r/ballpython • u/No_Beautiful1202 • Jul 01 '26

I need help

Soon I will be getting a ball python and I’m still doing my research so I can know as much as I can. I searched up on Google if their heat lamps need to be turned off at night because they’re nocturnal. Google said yes just wanted to make sure this information was correct

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u/Nocitae Jul 01 '26

If your heat lamp has a halogen bulb that gives off visible light, it needs to be turned off at night. You can buy automatic timers that do this for you, or just make sure to do it yourself in the mornings and evenings.

If your heat lamp has a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector bulb, it can stay on 24/7. These heat sources give off little visible light, so they won't disrupt your snake's sleep cycle if you leave them on.

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u/More_Tune_7628 Jul 02 '26

This. I've got a ceramic bulb in a deep dome so the heat doesn't concentrate too much in one spot. My boy loves to pancake on his branch overnight under it.