Crab Heat Lamp

Reptile 69 average rating.

Crab heat lamp. Choose a tank or terrarium that will retain heat and humidity an all glass or acrylic tank is preferable to a plastic. Zacro 60w reptile heat lamp with one digital thermometer infrared ceramic heating non light lamps emitter 110v black 60w. Heat sources for all types of reptiles birds or small animals. Fluker s domed lamp for hermit crabs 5 5 inch built in on off switch to regulate light or heat ceramic socket rated for up to 75watt bulb or ceramic heat emitter does not include clamp.

Hermit crab 26 arachnid 22 show all collapse. Additional heat can be supplied with a heat bulb not a heat lamp for reptiles which is dangerous for hermit crabs or a heat mat underneath one side of the tank. 4 2 out of 5 stars 48. Shop petco s selection of heat lamps basking bulbs.

Sparkzoo carbon fiber far infrared heating lamp light bulb 75w infrared heat emitter for reptiles chicks hermit crabs terrariums pet brooders coops. In this case we need a bulb that will do two things. I use a 25 watt night glo at night and a 25 watt sun glo bulb during the day in my 10 gallon crabitat. Provide daytime light and heat.

Perfect for nocturnal animal viewing. As long as your house isn t too cold 25 watts would probably be enough for any 10 gallon tank. I have no problems maintaining temperatures. Misting the tank and substrate increases the humidity instantly while additional damp sponges help maintain it.

Hermit crabs like humidity and heat which allows them to survive in cold weather. A heat mat or heat lamp is a very good heat source. If you re worried that a heating pad isn t enough to keep your hermit crabs warm try a heat lamp. Use a hygrometer to monitor the humidity and a thermometer for temperature.

Use a full spectrum or white light bulb for 12 hours during the day if the room you keep your crab in. My house is between 68 72 degrees.