Lustaled Reptile Night Heat Lamp, 2 pack, 100W, E26, purple light

This reptile heat lamp by Lustaled is meant for nighttime use, so the terrarium keeps a heat source after the room lights go out. Each bulb is rated 100W and screws into an E26 base, and one pack contains two bulbs. It gives off infrared heat with only a faint purple glow, which the manufacturer describes as imitating moonlight, and the bulb is made of glass.

What the 100W bulb puts into a terrarium at night

The 100W rating is the bulb's wattage, and the manufacturer builds the lamp around infrared heating. That heat arrives with little visible light: the manufacturer calls the output low-intensity, and the glass bulb itself is purple. Nighttime use is the stated purpose, and the faint purple glow is described as a stand-in for moonlight.

E26 is the standard medium socket, so the bulb matches fixtures built for that base. The bulb measures 6.1 x 2 x 10.1 cm, or 2.4 x 0.8 x 4 in, which tells you how much room it takes up inside a dome or fixture.

Screw the bulb into a ceramic or porcelain fixture

The manufacturer asks for a good quality ceramic reptile bulb holder or a porcelain fixture rather than an ordinary plastic socket. Keep the bulb at least 30 cm away from the reptiles. The manufacturer also advises against switching it on and off frequently, and against flicking it straight back on after you turn it off.

Two further limits come from the manufacturer. Water should not splash onto the bulb while it is running, and the light should not be used where the voltage is unstable. There is no stated warm-up or cool-down time to work with.

Checks before you buy a two-pack of this bulb

The fit check starts with the socket: the fixture must take an E26 base, and the manufacturer specifies ceramic or porcelain construction. The 100W rating is what the fixture has to carry, and 30 cm is the closest the bulb should come to the animal, so measure the vertical space between the fitting and the basking spot.

The manufacturer lists bearded dragons, tortoises, geckos, iguanas, chameleons, snakes, frogs and toads as suitable reptiles. Skip the bulb where the mains voltage is unstable or where water may reach it. One pack holds two bulbs, so plan where the second one goes or keep it as a spare.

Two purple bulbs in the box

• Two 100W night heat bulbs on an E26 base
• Model NFL-2505, glass body in purple
• Each bulb measures 6.1 x 2 x 10.1 cm
• Box contents: 2 count

What buyers ask about this night heat bulb

How much light does the bulb give off at night?

The manufacturer describes the output as low-intensity light, and most of what the bulb emits is infrared heat rather than visible light.

How far should the bulb sit above the reptiles?

Keep 30 cm or more between the bulb and the reptiles, the manufacturer states, so the fixture has to hold it at that height.

Which fixture does the bulb need?

An E26 base is required, and the manufacturer calls for a good quality ceramic reptile bulb holder or a porcelain fixture.

How many bulbs come in one pack?

One pack contains two bulbs, and each one is rated 100W on an E26 base.

Can the bulbs be used with frogs and toads in the terrarium?

The manufacturer lists frogs among the suitable reptiles, along with bearded dragons, tortoises, geckos, iguanas, chameleons, snakes and toads.

What customers say

Customers find the heat lamp bulbs work well, though opinions about heat output are mixed, with some saying they provide great heat while others report little to no heat. The brightness receives mixed feedback, with customers noting it's dim for night use. The lifespan is concerning, with multiple customers reporting that the bulbs blow out after one week of use.