ProRep Infrared Spot Bulb Bayonet

The ProRep Infrared Spot Lamp is a red-spectrum basking bulb designed for reptile vivariums where localised heat and a day-night light cycle both matter. Available in a range of wattages to suit enclosures of different sizes and species requirements, it delivers a focused hotspot while gently raising ambient air temperature across the enclosure.

What It Does in the Vivarium

Fitted above the basking site, this lamp creates the concentrated surface heat that diurnal and crepuscular species need to thermoregulate properly. The infrared output warms the basking zone directly while the surrounding air temperature rises gradually, producing the temperature gradient that allows your animal to move between warm and cool areas as its physiology demands.

Encouraging Natural Behaviour

Thermoregulation is a fundamental part of reptile biology — without a proper thermal gradient, digestion, immune function, and activity levels all suffer. This lamp supports those instincts by replicating the localised heat source animals would seek out in the wild, prompting natural basking behaviour rather than passive exposure.

Setup and Placement

• Mount directly above the basking site, positioned approximately one third from one end of the enclosure
• This placement creates a warm end and a cooler end, giving the animal full control over its own body temperature
• Use in an approved BC (Bayonet Cap) fitting rated for the wattage selected
• Ensure the chosen wattage is appropriate for your enclosure size, construction, and target species

Choosing the Right Wattage

This lamp is available in multiple wattages — selecting the correct output for your setup is important. A smaller enclosure or a species with modest heat requirements will need a lower wattage, while a larger vivarium or a species from an arid, high-temperature environment will benefit from a higher output. Check your basking zone temperature with a reliable thermometer or temperature gun and adjust accordingly.

Paired with a quality thermostat, the ProRep Infrared Spot Lamp gives keepers straightforward, dependable heat and light from a trusted reptile supplies brand — with the flexibility to match the right output to any setup.