Instructions
Squeeze the handles on the clamp, if the lamp is attached to a clamp. Place the clamp on one of the cage bars and tug gently on the lamp to ensure that the clamp is secure. Some clamp lamps have a gooseneck, allowing you to move the lamp wherever you want, shining the light into the cage.
Clamp the light on top of the cage if the lamp does not have a gooseneck, so the light points down into the cage. If the cage is small, point the lamp at a corner of the cage to ensure that the cage has a hot and cold area.
Point the light at only one part of the cage, to allow the reptile to move closer or farther away from the heat to maintain its body temperature.
Plug the light into a timer and plug the timer into the wall. The timer ensures the reptile receives light during a certain time frame, since reptiles need a period of light and a period of darkness.
Replace the heating bulb after a certain time period based on the manufacturer̵7;s specifications. Some bulbs will appear lit but will not actually emit enough heat or UV light. Give the bulb time to cool down before removing it from the light source.
How to Hook a Heat Lamp on a Lizard Cage
Hooking a heating lamp to the outside of a reptile cage is often safer than setting up a light stand outside the cage, since a stand could fall over and pose a fire hazard. Fortunately, heat lamps usually have clamps that let you attach the light in a secure way. When attaching the lamp, ensure you follow several safety precautions, since heating lamps often pose a fire hazard and might kill the reptile.