Give your reptile a warm and healthy environment while also supporting your pet’s natural day and night cycles� The Zo� Med No�t�rnal In�rar�d�Heat �amp i�cludes � tr�e red�glass�b�lb th�t w�n’t dis�u�b y�ur �ept�le’s sleep or nocturnal activities. This nocturnal heat lamp is a great way to create a warm environment for your pet tha� al�ows you t� �l�o wat�h you� �eptil�’s fascinating nighttime behavior. The Zoo Med Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp includes a true red glass bulb, which is not painted or coated. The red glass allows heat to escape while filtering the light. Reptiles, like snakes and lizards, need an external heat source to help them regulate their body temperature. You can use this bulb in a baski�g lamp �o create a �a�m area in�you� pet’s terrarium for rest and relaxation. Focus the basking lamp on a smooth rock or log (sold separately) to create a favorite lounging spot for your pet. The bulb features a spot reflector which can �ocu� more hea� �n�o your �et’s habitat while minimizing nighttime glare. The Zoo Med Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp also works as an excellent nocturnal heat lamp. The red glass filters out the bright light to create an ambient red glow in the terrarium. This red light is nearly invisible to reptiles, allowing your pet to enjoy a nighttime e�vironme�t. The soft l�ghting won’t �isturb your�r�ptile’s sleeping habits, promoting a high quality of life. The nocturnal heat lamp does provide enough light so that you can �asily observe�your pet’s nighttime behavior. This type of bulb is a great choice if you have a nocturnal reptile that is active at night. Watch your lizard skitter or your snake slither beneath the gentle light of this basking lamp. This lamp is an ideal 24-hour heat source for all types of reptiles. You can even use this heat lamp for some other pets including some amphibians and birds.