My bearded dragon won't sleep. Should its heat lamp be off at night?

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So I got a juvenile beaded dragon like about 2 weekend ago, but I noticed he does not sleep as much, and every time I turn of his lights he goes to sleep, but the lady at petco told Me that I should always keep the heat lamp on, should I turn it off at night or leave it on? I'm worried he might not get enough sleep and might die

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The lights should go off at night. A photo period of 12-14 hours depending on the season is recommended. The heat lamp can be turned off as long as nighttime temps in the enclosure do not fall below 70 F. If they do, you can use a ceramic heat emitter, or CHE. This will provide heat without visible light and will not disturb your dragon while sleeping.

My bearded dragon won't sleep. Should its heat lamp be off at night?

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