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Oh Wow!! Thank you so much for the answer. Had no idea I was harming my little Spike!! He has enough issues right now shedding....moody little booger!!Lights should definitely not be left on 24/7, this is harmful to it's health & wellbeing. BDs need a definite, consistent Day/Night schedule, On/Off at the same time of the day, everyday. An electronic time is an invaluable option for this, 12-14 hrs On, Off for the rest. BDs should be allowed to cool at night, it slows their metabolism down for a good night's rest. Temps can quite safely drop to the mid to low 60s F without issue. If your temps are above that, additional heat is not needed or wanted. Night lighting disturbs a BD's sleep also, even the fancy colored night lights, yes Red ones too. Should night heat be required because ambient room temps drop lower than the above mention safe zone, a CHE (Ceramic Heat Emitter) is recommended to supplement heat & take the edge off, heat with no light emitted.
Please, please read over the links initially provided to you in your introduction thread, this is all covered in them & the reason they were offered
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