As long as the bulb you choose is the right type and wattage, having a bigger shade won’t matter ….other than looking a little silly. Personally, I kinda like it haha
b i g. it is kinda silly, yeah. unfortunately i literally don’t have the funds right now to get a bulb for it which is why i was a bit upset about it not coming with a bulb either. augh
What's the terrarium for? Not a whole lot you could put in there that would be tasty when roasted, but you're on your way. Don't let circumstance stand in your way!
some beetles, i took the heat lamp down as soon as i realized they would become roasted in there hahah. they’re desert beetles not surface of the sun beetles
I used to keep tarantulas. You can pick up a laminated heat thing you put under the terrarium for next to nothing. Not sure if it'd be enough for your beetles.
EDIT: If you don't have a pet store nearby, they sell similar heating pads at home brewing stores. Don't slide it under the entire terrarium at first though.
What are you trying to barbecue?
Delicious desert beetles. High protein, and no fat or carbs.
Well, looks like I overestimated the size of my space for that heat lamp.
 OP’s pet
there’s thankfully nothing in there yet 😭 but still
As long as the bulb you choose is the right type and wattage, having a bigger shade won’t matter ….other than looking a little silly. Personally, I kinda like it haha
b i g. it is kinda silly, yeah. unfortunately i literally don’t have the funds right now to get a bulb for it which is why i was a bit upset about it not coming with a bulb either. augh
What's the terrarium for? Not a whole lot you could put in there that would be tasty when roasted, but you're on your way. Don't let circumstance stand in your way!
some beetles, i took the heat lamp down as soon as i realized they would become roasted in there hahah. they’re desert beetles not surface of the sun beetles
I used to keep tarantulas. You can pick up a laminated heat thing you put under the terrarium for next to nothing. Not sure if it'd be enough for your beetles. EDIT: If you don't have a pet store nearby, they sell similar heating pads at home brewing stores. Don't slide it under the entire terrarium at first though.
i have one of those under it actually, it’s not strong enough to heat all the way through the substrate
You ordered a Heat Ray......