What kind of light do infrared and neodymium bulbs produce?
Infrared bulbs, brooder lamps, and spotlights produce radiation with long wavelengths, transferring heat energy to surfaces, but they do not produce a full-spectrum or ultraviolet effect. The new “mini” versions of these powerful red heat lamps are extremely useful for heat applications for reptiles and birds. They usually are placed in conical aluminum reflectors that rest on top of the screen lids of reptile cages. Violet or purple neodymium bulbs are incandescent sources in which neodymium elements are incorporated during production. Like infrared lamps, these units do not produce UVB radiation, but they can generate heat without much visible light, thus helping to avoid disrupting photoperiodism. Neodymium bulbs are not as focused as infrared spotlights and are sometimes used in small tanks or nonbasking situations. How close must reptiles be to full-spectrum fluorescent lamps to gain any benefit? How long do effective emissions last? Presently, we do not know how near reptiles mus
