Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful. If you enjoyed this, you’ll also enjoy my episode with Roman Muryn as well as The one I did with Dr. Francis Baines
This video is so interesting. I was not aware of how much lighting actually can do. I really need to step up my lighting game. Reptile keeping is so much more expansive and intricate than I thought. The hobby could be so much more than it was and is right now. I only have a carpet python right now, I can't wait until I finished my wall of terrariums and can give the best care possible to my animals.
Yes, it turns out lighting is very complicated! But I love learning about new ways to improve the hobby and I’m sure you do too! It’s always fun advancing your care 😊 thanks for listening!
Lol back to that issue of almost overwhelming negativity these days. I mean it's really difficult to talk about any social situation (face to face but particularly online in this digital era) without mentioning how aggressive and negative people can be. A quick google search of "easier to be negative than positive" will throw up a few studies and articles I think you'd find pretty interesting. With regards to what seems to be an increasingly small pocket of online presence, I think the best thing we can do is constantly promote positive interaction among the community and ignore the negative ones. Any response they get simply feeds their ego no matter if it's a positive or negative reply, and they will continue to repeat that kind of behaviour because it gets them attention. (same reason I was always bad in school but when I was ignored I just got on with my work haha!) Anyway, on a more animal focused note, this is a great insight into how we can improve our setups. Thanks guys!
Thanks for listening as usual! Ha ha and yes every conversation always has a touch on the negativity online.... as you said since it is so common it’s hard to ignore. I’m glad you enjoyed this chat, I enjoyed recording it!
A very interesing topic and l think more and more are starting to take notice of lighting and heating options that are out there for reptiles, they are making advancements all the time and for good reason l think.
36:10 - Awesome! that is what I was curious about with using a tungsten filament lamp. If it's not at full brightness, what does that mean for the Infrared A & B. Seems the IR A&B don't suffer a whole lot, very conveniently. About a 16 to 1 ratio. Or at least with halogen ones where the lumens don't deteriorate over time due to it being blocked by the tungsten being deposited on the inside surface. Or some shit like that. . In 3 months, incandescent bulbs will be banned here in Australia (and no importing). I'm not sure what to do about that (other than buying a lotttt of them, or just sneak them through customs in the mail. But not everyone would). What would you tell people to do then? (once stock runs out), if reptile products aren't an exception. Stick with IRC ceramic heaters and stuff? . I did just find: "It should be noted that some exceptions do exist in the EU, such as for those with specialised functions and have no alternatives thus far, like some high-temperature bulbs used in ovens, as well as theatrical lighting." So I suppose there's some hope there. Might have to do a mass email campaign if necessary.
Yes, the ratio is a really important fact! I’m actually glad your timestamp that, I was gonna dig my way through this podcast later this week to find it… I couldn’t remember the ratio myself. And that’s a very good question regarding the tungsten lamps, I hope that there is an exception for the reptile trade. It seems like in the EU that’s what they’ve done. I haven’t heard about any banning happening in Canada anytime soon, but I wouldn’t be surprised. I would definitely run out and buy several, as the bulbs in the hardware store much cheaper than “reptile bulbs”
If you go to the Canada section of the Wikipedia article titled: *"Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs"* Canada was well before the EU ban (and then countries across the world followed the EU). . Wikipedia: "The Canadian federal government banned the import and sale of 75- and 100-watt incandescent bulbs, effective 1 January 2014. On 1 January 2015, 40- and 60-watt bulbs were also banned. Retailers will be allowed to sell their existing inventories imported before the bans." . Inventories are going 6 years strong? I think retailers are probably ignorant of the law, or maybe it's not enforced much.
Great video and excellent content! I somewhat replicate the sun, via 3 different timers (UVB, halogen, and LED) on our enclosures, whereas they turn on and off at staggered times during the dawn and dusk. Not a perfect solution, but I do think it's better than having everything turn on and off at exactly the same time. That would be cool, if somebody would develop a more natural day/night cycle of LED light similar to what is seen in the aquatics hobby with Finnex 24/7 and Fluval 2.0. I would think the plants in a bioactive enclosure would really appreciate the more natural ramping up and down of LED light. 🦎👍
Thanks for watching Cole! Yes I totally agree for some reason the aquarium hobby has all the goods when it comes to lighting. I’ve been looking all over the Internet to find something similar in the reptile hobby and there doesn’t seem to be any products that allow lights to ramp up and ramp down at the beginning and end of the light cycle. Seems so strange since with LEDs is not that complicated of a process you would think... I have a Phillips hue bulb in my bedroom that slowly ramps on early in the morning and acts as an alarm clock for me I’m thinking it might incorporate something similar for my animals just to simulate sunrise and sunset
Thanks for having me Dillon. It was a pleasure.
Thank YOU for joining me and sharing you’re knowledge with everyone! Can’t wait to implement some of these lighting techniques!
Animals at Home it was my pleasure. Be sure to keep me posted how you get on.
Absolutely will!
This was a very well needed video in the reptile community. I learned so so much about uvb and how light works in detail. Thanks guys!!!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful. If you enjoyed this, you’ll also enjoy my episode with Roman Muryn as well as The one I did with Dr. Francis Baines
He seems very pure of heart
Agreed!
Great talk! I have always had this thought in the back of my mind just haven't got to trying it out yet but I'm glad to see someone is!
Thanks for listen, Cooper!
This video is so interesting. I was not aware of how much lighting actually can do. I really need to step up my lighting game.
Reptile keeping is so much more expansive and intricate than I thought. The hobby could be so much more than it was and is right now.
I only have a carpet python right now, I can't wait until I finished my wall of terrariums and can give the best care possible to my animals.
Yes, it turns out lighting is very complicated! But I love learning about new ways to improve the hobby and I’m sure you do too! It’s always fun advancing your care 😊 thanks for listening!
Love this. Thanks for such a thoughtful discussion.
Fascinating discussion. The speaker analogy was perfect to illustrate the importance of full spectrum lighting. Very well done!
Totally agree! The speaker analogy is perfect 👌🏼 thanks for listening! 😀
I liked this presentation very much.
Thanks, Stefanos!
Outstanding video. Another person that knows a TON about this subject is Ryan McVeigh from Zilla.
Thank you! Yes, there a few lighting fanatics out there. Such an interesting topic!
Lol back to that issue of almost overwhelming negativity these days. I mean it's really difficult to talk about any social situation (face to face but particularly online in this digital era) without mentioning how aggressive and negative people can be.
A quick google search of "easier to be negative than positive" will throw up a few studies and articles I think you'd find pretty interesting.
With regards to what seems to be an increasingly small pocket of online presence, I think the best thing we can do is constantly promote positive interaction among the community and ignore the negative ones. Any response they get simply feeds their ego no matter if it's a positive or negative reply, and they will continue to repeat that kind of behaviour because it gets them attention. (same reason I was always bad in school but when I was ignored I just got on with my work haha!)
Anyway, on a more animal focused note, this is a great insight into how we can improve our setups. Thanks guys!
Thanks for listening as usual! Ha ha and yes every conversation always has a touch on the negativity online.... as you said since it is so common it’s hard to ignore. I’m glad you enjoyed this chat, I enjoyed recording it!
Don't mention it, looking forward to all future podcasts!
That speaker analogy was mind blowingly revolutionary haha
Haha I know! Such a perfect analogy!!
Interesting podcast I learnt a lot from this. 😊
Same here! Light/heat is so much more intricate than I thought!
great job, greetings from Poland 😋
Thank you!
A very interesing topic and l think more and more are starting to take notice of lighting and heating options that are out there for reptiles, they are making advancements all the time and for good reason l think.
Yes, I agree! I am loving the advancements we are making in terms of lighting and heating in the hobby!
Awesome Video :)
Thank you! 😀
36:10 - Awesome! that is what I was curious about with using a tungsten filament lamp. If it's not at full brightness, what does that mean for the Infrared A & B.
Seems the IR A&B don't suffer a whole lot, very conveniently. About a 16 to 1 ratio.
Or at least with halogen ones where the lumens don't deteriorate over time due to it being blocked by the tungsten being deposited on the inside surface. Or some shit like that.
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In 3 months, incandescent bulbs will be banned here in Australia (and no importing). I'm not sure what to do about that (other than buying a lotttt of them, or just sneak them through customs in the mail. But not everyone would).
What would you tell people to do then? (once stock runs out), if reptile products aren't an exception. Stick with IRC ceramic heaters and stuff?
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I did just find: "It should be noted that some exceptions do exist in the EU, such as for those with specialised functions and have no alternatives thus far, like some high-temperature bulbs used in ovens, as well as theatrical lighting."
So I suppose there's some hope there. Might have to do a mass email campaign if necessary.
Yes, the ratio is a really important fact! I’m actually glad your timestamp that, I was gonna dig my way through this podcast later this week to find it… I couldn’t remember the ratio myself. And that’s a very good question regarding the tungsten lamps, I hope that there is an exception for the reptile trade. It seems like in the EU that’s what they’ve done. I haven’t heard about any banning happening in Canada anytime soon, but I wouldn’t be surprised. I would definitely run out and buy several, as the bulbs in the hardware store much cheaper than “reptile bulbs”
If you go to the Canada section of the Wikipedia article titled: *"Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs"*
Canada was well before the EU ban (and then countries across the world followed the EU).
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Wikipedia: "The Canadian federal government banned the import and sale of 75- and 100-watt incandescent bulbs, effective 1 January 2014. On 1 January 2015, 40- and 60-watt bulbs were also banned. Retailers will be allowed to sell their existing inventories imported before the bans."
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Inventories are going 6 years strong? I think retailers are probably ignorant of the law, or maybe it's not enforced much.
Haha wow! I would have had no idea... you’re probably right... it must not be enforced
Great video and excellent content! I somewhat replicate the sun, via 3 different timers (UVB, halogen, and LED) on our enclosures, whereas they turn on and off at staggered times during the dawn and dusk. Not a perfect solution, but I do think it's better than having everything turn on and off at exactly the same time. That would be cool, if somebody would develop a more natural day/night cycle of LED light similar to what is seen in the aquatics hobby with Finnex 24/7 and Fluval 2.0. I would think the plants in a bioactive enclosure would really appreciate the more natural ramping up and down of LED light. 🦎👍
Thanks for watching Cole! Yes I totally agree for some reason the aquarium hobby has all the goods when it comes to lighting. I’ve been looking all over the Internet to find something similar in the reptile hobby and there doesn’t seem to be any products that allow lights to ramp up and ramp down at the beginning and end of the light cycle. Seems so strange since with LEDs is not that complicated of a process you would think... I have a Phillips hue bulb in my bedroom that slowly ramps on early in the morning and acts as an alarm clock for me I’m thinking it might incorporate something similar for my animals just to simulate sunrise and sunset
Couldnt we use the aquasky 2.0 in our terrariums as well?