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Does my bearded dragon need a light on at night to stay warm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Does my bearded dragon need a light on at night? I’ve read yes and no on different websites so I’m a little confused. Also can you recommend a good information book to get so I have more info on them since this is our first one

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on August 7th, 2018

No, Rango does not need a light at night. He may need a heat source, such as a ceramic heat emitter (CHE), if nighttime temperatures drop below 70 F. A CHE will emit heat without visible light. The links below are an excellent resources for beardie care. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html http://www.reptilesmagazine.com

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