Do reptiles need lights and heaters in their terrariums?

Most reptiles need lights and heaters in their terrariums. Reptiles are cold-blooded, so their environmental temperature needs to stay within a specific range. While some reptiles thrive at temperatures in the room temperature range, others will need heaters in all or part of their terrariums. Reptile lighting is also important, as light exposure helps modulate reptiles' circadian rhythms and UVB helps them make vitamin D. Be sure to choose the right reptile lighting and heat sources for the needs of your reptile species.

Do reptile heaters and lights use a lot of electricity?

Reptile heaters and lights don't use a lot of electricity, but you can find heaters and lights that are more energy efficient if you are concerned. Look for ceramic reptile heaters and fluorescent lighting options, just be careful to choose the right types of energy efficient reptile lighting for your particular species of reptile.

Can terrarium lights and heaters be left on all day?

Some terrarium lights and heaters can be left on all day, but look up the needs of your specific reptile and guidelines for the types of lighting and heating you are using. Most reptiles do well with 12 hours of daytime light and heating per day, with a light-free nighttime heat source turned on at night. There are programmable reptile light fixtures that turn on and off at preset times to make the job easier for you, and you can also get digital thermostats that control your heating and cooling to maintain an ideal temperature all the time. Most reptile heating and lighting is safe enough to be left on as long as necessary, but check the specific recommendations for the type of reptile lighting and heating you are using.

How do I choose the right light and heater for my reptile?

Choose the right light and heater for your reptile by first doing research on the particular lighting and heating needs of your reptile species. Find out what types of light your reptile will need and look up the ideal intensity and length of exposure for each. For heating, your reptile may need a basking lamp, a diffuse heat source, a reptile heating pad or a combination of heat sources. You will likely need to choose several lighting and heating sources and set them to go on and off using a programmable timer or thermostat. Chewy makes it easy to find all the right heating and lighting for your reptile. Use our handy product search features on the left of the Reptile Heating and Lighting page to find exactly what you need!

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Galapagos Geotherm Reptile Basking Bulb, White, 75-watt

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Exo Terra Mister Portable Pressure Sprayer, 2-qt

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REPTI ZOO Basking Spot Lamp & Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp-75W Reptile Bulb, Multicolor, 4 coun...

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Arcadia Reptile Jungle Dawn LED Bar, 22W, 18.5"

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Zoo Med Creatures CreatureTherm Reptile Terrarium Heater

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Zoo Med ReptiSun T5-HO Reptile Terrarium Hood, 24-in

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Arcadia Reptile Pro T5 Kit, ShadeDweller 2.4% UVB, Arboreal, 8W, 12.5"

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Zilla Day White Reptile Basking Bulb, 150-watt

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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Tetrafauna Aquatic Reptile Aquarium Heater, 100-watt

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Fluker's Deep Thermal Heat Lamp Reptile Bulb, 100 watt

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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Zoo Med Nano Reptile Basking Spot Lamp, 40 W

Rated 3.4 out of 5 stars

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Exo Terra Tropical UVB 100 Reptile Bulb, 26-w

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Arcadia Reptile D3+ Dragon T5 14% UVB Lamp, 24W, 22"

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

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Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Compact Fluorescent Reptile Lamp, 13-Watt

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Arcadia Reptile Pro Ceramic Lamp Holder & Bracket

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Arcadia Reptile Pro T5 Kit, Forest 6% UVB, 24W, 24"

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Zoo Med Reptile Lamp Stand

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Zilla 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center for Reptile Terrariums, Digital

Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars

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Zilla Night Black Reptile Basking Bulb, 150-watt

Rated 3.4 out of 5 stars

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Zoo Med Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Fluker's Reptile MisterSpray Bottle, 10-oz bottle

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Galapagos Geotherm Ceramic Reptile Heat Emitter, Black, 100-watt

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Exo Terra Daylight Basking Reptile Spot Lamp, 100-w bulb

Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars

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Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood Reptile Light Fixture with 10.0 Bulb, 24-in

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Zoo Med Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter Reptile Heater, Silver, 40W

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Arcadia Reptile Aluminum Heat Lamp Cage

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Arcadia Reptile ShadeDweller Arboreal UVB Bulb, 2.4% UVB, 8W, 12"

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Zoo Med Infrared Heat Projector Reptile Heater, 100-watts

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Zilla Fixture Low Profile G9 Reptile Terrarium Lamp Fixture, Single

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Fluker's Splash Proof Halogen Reptile Bulb, 90-watt

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REPTI ZOO T8 UVB Lighting Terrarium Hood & Lamp Kit, 15-watt, black

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Fluker's Thermo-Hygrometer, Digital

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Zilla Light & Heat Mini Halogen Bulb for Reptile Terrariums, Day White, 50 Watts

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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Exo Terra Solar Glo All in One Reptile Bulb, 125-w

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Reptile Systems Eco Halogen Reptile Heat Lamp, White, 100-watt

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Zoo Med Daylight Blue Reptile Lamp, 60-Watt

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Galapagos Geotherm Reptile Basking Bulb, White, 75-watt

Exo Terra Mister Portable Pressure Sprayer, 2-qt

REPTI ZOO Basking Spot Lamp & Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp-75W Reptile Bulb, Multicolor, 4 coun...

Arcadia Reptile Jungle Dawn LED Bar, 22W, 18.5"

Zoo Med Creatures CreatureTherm Reptile Terrarium Heater

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5-HO Reptile Terrarium Hood, 24-in

Arcadia Reptile Pro T5 Kit, ShadeDweller 2.4% UVB, Arboreal, 8W, 12.5"

Zilla Day White Reptile Basking Bulb, 150-watt

Tetrafauna Aquatic Reptile Aquarium Heater, 100-watt

Fluker's Deep Thermal Heat Lamp Reptile Bulb, 100 watt

Zoo Med Nano Reptile Basking Spot Lamp, 40 W

Exo Terra Tropical UVB 100 Reptile Bulb, 26-w

Arcadia Reptile D3+ Dragon T5 14% UVB Lamp, 24W, 22"

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Compact Fluorescent Reptile Lamp, 13-Watt

Arcadia Reptile Pro Ceramic Lamp Holder & Bracket

Arcadia Reptile Pro T5 Kit, Forest 6% UVB, 24W, 24"

Zoo Med Reptile Lamp Stand

Zilla 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center for Reptile Terrariums, Digital

Zilla Night Black Reptile Basking Bulb, 150-watt

Zoo Med Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture

Fluker's Reptile MisterSpray Bottle, 10-oz bottle

Galapagos Geotherm Ceramic Reptile Heat Emitter, Black, 100-watt

Exo Terra Daylight Basking Reptile Spot Lamp, 100-w bulb

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood Reptile Light Fixture with 10.0 Bulb, 24-in

Zoo Med Nano Ceramic Heat Emitter Reptile Heater, Silver, 40W

Arcadia Reptile Aluminum Heat Lamp Cage

Arcadia Reptile ShadeDweller Arboreal UVB Bulb, 2.4% UVB, 8W, 12"

Zoo Med Infrared Heat Projector Reptile Heater, 100-watts

Zilla Fixture Low Profile G9 Reptile Terrarium Lamp Fixture, Single

Fluker's Splash Proof Halogen Reptile Bulb, 90-watt

REPTI ZOO T8 UVB Lighting Terrarium Hood & Lamp Kit, 15-watt, black

Fluker's Thermo-Hygrometer, Digital

Zilla Light & Heat Mini Halogen Bulb for Reptile Terrariums, Day White, 50 Watts

Exo Terra Solar Glo All in One Reptile Bulb, 125-w

Reptile Systems Eco Halogen Reptile Heat Lamp, White, 100-watt

Zoo Med Daylight Blue Reptile Lamp, 60-Watt

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