Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Spot Heater

A basking spot that looks as good as it performs. The Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Spot Heater delivers focused, intense warmth with a warm golden hue that enhances the natural look of your enclosure while giving your reptile exactly the basking conditions they need to thermoregulate properly.

What it is

A spotlight-style basking bulb that produces focused infrared heat with a natural golden tone. Designed to replicate the intensity and warmth of direct sunlight, it creates a defined basking zone that heliothermic reptiles can use to raise their core body temperature efficiently.

What it's used for

• Creating a focused, high-intensity basking spot for diurnal reptiles
• Supporting thermoregulation by providing a defined hot zone within the enclosure
• Replicating the warmth and intensity of direct sun exposure

May be appropriate for

• Bearded dragons requiring basking temps of 100–110°F+
• Blue-tongued skinks, monitors, and other heliothermic lizards
• Uromastyx and other desert species needing intense, dry basking heat
• Any diurnal reptile that basks under direct sunlight in the wild

Specs

• Spotlight-style beam for a focused, defined basking zone
• Golden hue for a natural, aesthetically pleasing enclosure look
• Designed for use with a ceramic or reflector clamp lamp fixture
• Produces visible light and infrared heat

Husbandry notes

Always use a thermostat or dimmer to regulate output and prevent overheating. Measure basking surface temperature with a temperature gun — not an ambient thermometer — to confirm your animal is getting the correct basking temp for their species. Adjust lamp height to dial in your target temperature. Never allow direct animal contact with the bulb.

Basking temperature requirements vary by species. Always verify the correct range for your specific animal before finalizing your setup.