Equipment Review and Discussion :: does anyone use the exo terra glow clamp?

[Thirzty Turtle]

when you turn it off it glows green. i have this and im not sure if the after glow is bad for the turtle. i doubt it is,but is it? it probably stays green for 10-15 minutes, and stays very little green a while after that. does anyone use this?

[Kallistos]

Really, do you think they'd make something that would hurt your hardy turtles? No, the lamp is made for that and it's perfectly normal.

Try not to make as many full topics....

[CrossKnight]

I have no idea, but if your umcomfortable with it then just get a different one. Do your turtles act weird or anything odd?? I read this about Specialty lights

http://redearslider.com/index_lighting_basking.html

It made me worry so I just bought a light bulb which gives off 8.0 UVB and I use a regular incandescent light bulb as a heat source.

[flutterby]

Their site says.....

The Exo Terra Glow Light is a day light and night glow fixture in one. The inside of the reflector is coated with a highly reflective, luminous coating that continues to glow after the lamp is turned off. Sturdily constructed, with a metal reflector; heat-resistant 150 watt ceramic socket; and a spring-loaded swivel head clamp. Ideal for use with all types of incandescent bulbs or ceramic heat emitters. On/Off Switch included.

Seems it was made to do that. Maybe you should read the product packaging a little better next time.

[jenaero]

I have one of these for each of my enclosures. They're fine.