The biggest difference between most heat lamps is represented by the wattage of the heat bulb.
Tortoise basking lamp wattage.
They come in very high wattages so if you plan on using them make sure that your lamp is able to support a high wattage bulb to avoid causing fires.
Grab a uvb lamp preferably a flood type lamp to ensure it reaches every bit of the habitat that provides around 10 to 12 uvb light and heating set to around 34 degrees as the basking end of the setup.
Again these are general rules of thumb as things such as the surface of the basking area and material will all play a role in how close or far you need to position your light.
Owners that use basking lamps for their tortoises instantly see a big difference.
Heat lights are preferred over under tank heaters because you can control the ambient air temperature.
Finding the best heat lamp for your tortoise.
But it is important to find out what bulb wattage the enclosure.
The major difference between heat lamps is their wattage.
A 150 watt light will need to be placed over 12 inches away.
The most likely to have a nice time outside european tortoises like horsfield and russian enjoy a more temperate climate.
Heat light options for turtles and tortoises.
Things to look out for in a good heat lamp for tortoise wattage.
The wattage you choose should depend on the size of its habitat and temperature of the region.
50 watts 75 watts and 100 watts.
It produces everything you need to raise a healthy tortoise including heat light and uvb all in one.
But ideally 13 75 and up to 200 watts will do just fine.
5 best heat lamps for tortoises.
A 100 watt light will need to be placed 10 to 12 inches away.
For young tortoises in vivariums use a standard light fitting with the reflector bulb and connect it to the roof or the side and take a reading of the temperature underneath.
Most heat bulbs come in with three different wattages.
There is no specific wattage of uvb bulb for your tortoise.
Trixie prosun 100 watt uv basking bulb and clamp lamp 81 00 75 00 the 21cm clamp lamp is fitted with a heat resistant ceramic lamp holder designed specifically for p.
The repti basking spot lamps have a unique patented double reflector that focuses 35 more heat and light into a tight beam.
Uv basking light safety precautions.