Factor 1 cost.
Ceramic heat bulb life.
If cost is an issue then a portable electric heater would be a better budget choice as the ceramic heater is more expensive.
Ceramic heat emitters are one of the best ways to provide a heat source to cold blooded pets.
This feit electric 250r40 1 hdrp 250 watt incandescent dimmable flood this feit electric 250r40 1 hdrp 250 watt incandescent dimmable flood br40 reflector heat lamp generates more warmth than a standard incandescent light.
They are an affordable way to provide heat and last much longer than a normal light bulb.
There are factors though that can help you determine which heater type best suits your needs.
They are strange looking devices but well worth the cost.
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Which ceramic heat emitter to get for reptiles.
They are as follows.
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Ceramic heaters are a type of electric heater that spread heat through convection.
These heaters consist of ceramic plates with aluminum baffles or coils.