Heat Bulbs, Night Heat Bulbs, Ceramic Bulbs

This category is the entry point for all reptile heat bulbs, from bright daytime basking lamps to nighttime bulbs and ceramic heat emitters. Use it to jump quickly into Daytime Heat Bulbs for visible basking light, or Nighttime Reptile Heat Bulbs, Ceramic Bulbs & Infrared Bulbs when you need after-dark or no-light heat. Desert species and larger enclosures typically need higher-wattage spot or halogen bulbs, while smaller or more humid setups often do better with lower-wattage or mini bulbs. These products provide heat only; UVB needs are handled separately in UVB Fluorescent Lights, Mercury Vapor Bulbs.

To run these bulbs safely and effectively, you’ll usually pair them with domes and clip-lamps from Light Fixtures plus basic control gear from Thermometers, Thermostats, and Timers. For extra under-tank or panel heat to support your basking lights, Heat Pads, Heat Panels, Heat Cable & Rocks are the natural add-ons.

Choosing Heat for Your Setup

• Daytime heat & viewing: standard basking bulbs and halogen spot lamps create bright, focused basking areas for most diurnal reptiles.
• Nighttime warmth: moonlight and infrared bulbs keep temperatures up after lights-out with low visible light for sleeping animals.
• No-light heat: ceramic heat emitters are for 24/7 warmth without adding any visible light to the enclosure.
• Match wattage to tank size: larger or taller enclosures and desert species generally need higher wattages; smaller tanks and tropical setups usually use lower-wattage or mini bulbs.
• Aquatic turtles: look for splash-proof halogen and “Turtle Tuff” style lamps that can safely handle moisture around basking docks.

Featured Products

Daytime Basking & Halogen Bulbs

• Zoo Med 40 watt basking bulb - Everyday basking bulb for small to medium enclosures.
• Zoo Med 100 watt basking bulb - Hotter basking option for larger tanks and desert species.
• Exo Terra 150 Watt Daytime Heat Lamp - High-output daytime lamp for big or tall setups that need strong overhead heat.

Aquatic & Ceramic Heat

• Fluker 50 watt splash proof halogen bulb - Splash-resistant halogen bulb suited to damp or semi-aquatic enclosures.
• Zoo Med 75 Watt Turtle Tuff Halogen Lamp - Rugged, splash-proof basking lamp designed for aquatic turtle tanks.
• Zoo Med 60 watt ceramic heater - Light-free ceramic emitter for steady background warmth, day or night.

Nighttime & Low-Light Options

• Zoo Med Moonlite Reptile Bulb 60 Watt - Deep-blue moonlight bulb for gentle nocturnal heat and easy nighttime viewing.
• Zoo Med 100 watt infrared bulb - High-watt infrared bulb that provides strong nighttime warmth with minimal visible light.