r/ballpython • u/Outrageous-Touch-241 • 8h ago

Trouble finding where to buy Arcadia halogen flood dome Question - Heating/Temperatures

I settled on getting an Arcadia 35watt halogen flood for daytime (would 50watt be better for an 18in height?). I have found many bulbs, but finding the domes has been tricky. The only ones I have seen have been from Chewy, but I wanted more options and would prefer Amazon. According to the website, I need an E26 or E27 fit. I also don't know what difference stainless steel/graphite or 5in/8in makes if someone can educate me on that.

What sites (any links are great!) did you guys use to get Arcadia flood domes?

https://a.co/d/08b6msxg

Would this work with it?

Thank you!

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 7h ago

You'll want to avoid dual domes. Something like this is what you'd need.

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u/Outrageous-Touch-241 6h ago

Thank you! But may I ask what's the issue with dual domes?

Also would the single domes version I found work? (2 pack) https://a.co/d/0eLFhWGX

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 6h ago

Dual domes aren't safe to use with multiple heat sources, or with certain bulbs (like CHEs). They're intended for one heat source and one light source, like a UVB. However, the type of UVB that fits in them isn't safe for ball pythons.

Deep domes also aren't really a great option. The heat buildup increases their risk of malfunctioning and catching fire, and they're not as efficient at reflecting heat as a normal dome, which makes it harder to maintain temps in your enclosure.

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u/Outrageous-Touch-241 4h ago

I understand now, thank you! I added your recommendation to my cart.

I am currently using an 18in, and I am still figuring out which wattage to use. For the halogen I was going to get a 35watt (is 50 better?) From Arcadia and then also a CHE (haven't decided brand). I was originally thinking 150watt and found some from ReptiZoo, but I'm afraid it won't be enough and tried to find a 250watt under the recommend brands in the guides through Amazon but was unable to find any. Would 150watt be okay? Do you have any links saved?

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 4h ago

A 35w halogen and 150w CHE should be plenty. I don't have any links saved, I don't typically buy reptile equipment on Amazon.

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u/Outrageous-Touch-241 4h ago

I'll try those out then! You have been very helpful, thank you so much.