carbon fiber heat lamp for snakes lizard

carbon fiber heat lamp for snakes lizard

Carbon Fiber Heat Lamps for Reptiles: The Real Specs Behind a Perfect Basking Spot

Let’s get straight to it. These carbon fiber heat lamps aren’t just another bulb you grab off the shelf. We built them from the ground up for snakes and lizards. Think of them as industrial-grade heaters, tuned and repurposed to give you precise, controllable warmth right where your reptile needs it.

Power, Voltage, and Size: Packed Into a Small Package

Here’s the thing about these lamps—they’re serious. They run on 230V or 240V and pull between 150W and 250W. But they keep it compact, usually around 150mm to 200mm long. That small footprint is exactly the point. It means you’re packing a lot of heat into a short tube. That concentrated power gives you the high surface temperature your pet needs for basking, without needing a giant, clunky fixture. Just remember, all that focused heat means you’ve got to keep an eye on the overall warmth in the enclosure. Good ventilation or a thermostat makes all the difference.

What’s Inside: Halogen, Quartz, and a R7s Base That Just Works

Inside, you’ve got a halogen capsule sitting inside a quartz tube—not regular glass. Quartz handles the extreme heat and the quick temperature changes without breaking a sweat. The halogen part keeps the filament stable, which helps the lamp last way longer than a standard bulb. And that carbon fiber coating? It’s not just for looks. It adds real toughness and helps manage the infrared output. Then there’s the R7s base. It’s a double-ended linear connector, built to handle high current and keep the lamp locked in place. It’s a simple, industrial-grade connection that makes these lamps an easy drop-in replacement for any compatible fixture.

Why It Matters: Heat You Can Trust, Day After Day

When you’re setting up a habitat, you need radiant heat that feels natural—like the sun—without turning the whole space into an oven. These lamps deliver exactly that. You get a sharp thermal gradient, so your reptile can move in and out of the warmth to regulate its own body temperature. They’re also built to handle the real world. Vibration. Frequent switching on and off. All the things that happen in a busy breeding room or an active home setup. For you, it boils down to simplicity. Install it. Set the right distance. And control the temperature with a heater that’s made to run day after day, without fuss.