Does anyone have a red 40w pearl bulb?

[Cat Lady]

I have no idea where to put this...but here goes.

In my reptile vivs I use standard bayonet fitting 40w pearl bulbs. This raises the temperature if necessary without being too harsh for the snakes eyes.

However I've hit a snag. Wilkos who used to sell them for 67p inform me they're discontinued. Homebase don't stock them and I've tried the little place in the market hall which is also a no go.

Anyone got any ideas? (Or does anyone have one lying about? Odd request, I know!)

[alsatian]

I've had a similar problem getting 40w pearl bulbs for my Mother - although not for the same reason as you!

It's due, in no small part, to the encouragement of using energy saving lights, but (as in my case) try getting a wall light shade to stop on one of those bulbs!

Anyway Ebay have some (see link at end of my post) - but just look at the prices, none of your 60p bargains!


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_kw=red&_ ... lb&_sop=10

Hope this helps.

PS: Could you get ordinary bulbs and put some 'shades' on your snakes?!

[alsatian]

Just had a thought (ok it takes a while at my age!) - have you tried Johnsons Ironmongers on Chatsworth Road? Those sort of bulbs that you're after used to be used in electric fires if I remember rightly.

[alsatian]

Just had a thought (ok it takes a while at my age!) - have you tried Johnsons Ironmongers on Chatsworth Road? Those sort of bulbs that you're after used to be used in electric fires if I remember rightly.

..... and here's another link showing what I mean - and they're cheaper than those shown in my other link.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-RED-Fire-Glow ... a5ff48d6af

[Cat Lady]

Sadly, I can't use the "fire effect" ones....they still stock those in Wilkos.

It's got to be these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-x-COLOURED-GLS- ... 1181wt_982

And it looks like I'm going to get mightily ripped off whether I buy these or a "special" reptile bulb. Thanks for your help, though!

(Oh, do you know of anywhere that sells snake shades? )

[DbyDawn]

(Oh, do you know of anywhere that sells snake shades? )

There's a picture I would love to see! How 'cool' would they look?

For my bulbs for my fiche reader I went straight to the company who makes them online. I found 2 sources - one expensive & one cheap - same bulb! I bought a stock of cheap ones. Sorry I can't help but alsation has given you a couple of ideas.

[twduk]

Try JPG Electronics at the beginning of Old Road in Brampton...

[Mycul]

Following hours of research on t'interweb and walking miles round the electrical shops of Sheffield, oh, o'k then, actually calling in at one shop on the way past, the best I can suggest is an orange bulb at £1.99.

Seem to remember years ago painting bulbs to use in lighting displays, don't know if you can still do this but might be something to investigate.

[DbyDawn]

If you haven't got one already I saw one in Focus at the bottom of Park Rd. Not sure of the wattage though - about £1.65 for one!

[Cat Lady]

£1.65....gone are the days of my 67p red bulbs. Thanks Dawn, will go and take a look. He's currently making do with a green 40w.