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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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04/21/11 09:35 AM
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I use a blue lightbulb in my desk lamp, they dont mind at all!
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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04/29/11 02:04 PM
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After reading this thread, I went out and bought a couple red "party" bulbs. They take a bit of getting used to for me, but the gliders seem to be quite happy during play time.
They seemed to really perk up once I switched to the red bulbs.
daddy to: 2 :dog: Toby and Boomer 2 Rascal and Starlette and 30 or so tarantulas
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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05/02/11 12:39 PM
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NicaSnuggles
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I'm new and about to get gliders myself; I hadn't heard that gliders are very sensitive to light (although it does make alot of sense). but does what your saying mean that they wont be comfortable in a room with normal lights? or if in the day time we roll up the blinds in the room? (only indirect sunlight of corse) I now know i need a red light for night thanks!!
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: fuzzbuttsmommy]
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05/06/11 04:45 AM
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I also read the thread about red lights. I figured with as much money as I spend on my babies whats 20.00 I dont know if its just a coincidence or not. They came out earlier for 3 nights now, They play more,and seen to have better appetites. I'm going to keep track. That's interesting, I will be following your updates on this.
Casper & Liezl Gizzy, Boesman, Muchu, Kiamon, Sky & Boog A glider's eyes have the power to speak a great language RIP Sugar 2009 & Kaida 2013
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
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05/06/11 07:38 AM
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I'm new and about to get gliders myself; I hadn't heard that gliders are very sensitive to light (although it does make alot of sense). but does what your saying mean that they wont be comfortable in a room with normal lights? or if in the day time we roll up the blinds in the room? (only indirect sunlight of corse) I now know i need a red light for night thanks!! Gliders need natural light during the day, to know when it's bedtime, just as we use natural darkness to let us know when to go to sleep. Make their room dark all the time and it'll throw off their body's natural rhythm.
Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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05/09/11 10:50 PM
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This is a great topic! On my own I would have never thought of it! I learn so much here!
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: SariYappa]
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05/10/11 12:37 AM
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Most nocturnal animals have retinas composed mostly of rods. Rods are relatively insensitive to long-wavelength light (the red end of the visible spectrum), but are more light sensitive (mid and higher wavelengths). That's why nocturnal animals have predominantly more rods than cones - they are sensitive to light. Their large eyes gather what little light exists at night and the predominance of rods helps them see in the low light. The anatomy of the human eye lets us see in red light, but gliders are insensitive to it.
-Steve- Sprite, Misty, Ghost, and Bandit and all those who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge Virga, Cirrus, Foehn, Pascal, Flurry, Case, Rossby, Breeze, and CB The Glider Chronicles blog
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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05/30/11 07:09 PM
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Megs
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I believe they see the laser pointers red light because they CAN see red light. The light just isn't as harsh on their eyes as the room lights are. Speaking of laser pointers, I need new batteries for mine. We play with our laser a lot with the gliders.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: eshaw]
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08/02/11 03:49 PM
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I used to do theater all the time and we used red taped lights backstage so we could see but red didn't bleed so the audience didn't notice it. I think it may have to do with the length of the red light spectrum...you know what I mean...it doesn't carry so it's less stimulating to the eye. I don't know if that means anything, but it doesn't seem to be intense enough to disturb people or animals in dark settings.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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08/17/11 11:11 PM
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We emptied out the bedroom bathroom,block off sinks and shower.And use it to do Bathroom Time with our little ones until we can get a tent. We tried putting a red light in their tonight and they were very playful.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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08/18/11 09:26 AM
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I started using a red light also. Wow what a difference in their activity level. Doesn't seem to bother the boys at all.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: JillMarie]
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08/18/11 12:00 PM
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hummmm, I think I will give the red bulb a try... Me too; I'm sold. I've been using a night light covered with a thin pink cloth, but I'm not able to get a good enough view of their night time antics. So, red light it is!!
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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09/23/11 12:21 AM
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are these the red lights that are usd for lets say, snakes?
Home of the Suggie Ninjas: Rayne Luka Binx and Kaylie
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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09/23/11 10:39 AM
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Any red light should work, I wouldn't think it would have to be the expensive heat/UV that you use for reptiles. Getting a sheet of red cellophane and covering a dome light that has a regular bulb works the same way when all you are trying to do is alter the light spectrum to red.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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09/24/11 11:09 AM
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the red party lights work real good can get them at walmart for about 6 bucks
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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10/13/11 10:26 PM
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Not meaning to "top" you dishman but Lowes sales those bulbs for $2.97.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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10/14/11 11:07 AM
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The red lights are great. I have been using them for a while now.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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10/14/11 11:33 AM
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Just my two cents, mine love playing with a laser pointer as much as my cats do. They prefer it to many other types of interactions that I've found. Whether or not they see the color red as we do, I don't know, but I do know they see the light source. I also think that it may be easier for them to be in red light because it IS a slower, longer wavelength, not a bombardment of frequency. A blacklight would be the opposite if I'm not mistaken. If hubby shines a laser pointer in from the outside of the tent, one glider will attack the dot on the tent screen, and another will attack the dot on the floor. I wonder if they would notice any differences in color/sound coordinated frequencies, like some new age chakra things. Like try a Red light with corresponding music tone, and try red light with an opposing music tone, and different combinations, and see if there is any witnessable change in skittishness, reluctancy to come out, etc. Here is a chart on Chakras and their color frequencies http://files.meetup.com/1345868/Chakra%20~%20Color%20Frequency%20~%20Food%20Chart.jpg And here is a music/color combination chart (though the specific frequencies aren't listed and would vary based on instrument and its tuning) http://www.kyoholistics.co.uk/uploads/5/0/0/2/5002996/1477421.jpg?1296598656Here is one that includes a bit of all of it: http://the11thwave.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/chakra-chart-body-tuners-1-09.jpeg?w=590&h=367Last but not least, here is a site outlining Chakras for animals, rather than the standard human model: http://www.patinkas.co.uk/Chakra_System_of_Animals/chakra_system_of_animals.htmlI'm going to have dancing new age gliders lol.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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10/19/11 07:55 PM
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This is SO interesting to know. I will be getting my suggies after the holidays and will use this advice. Thanks to you all for all the wonderfull info you provide to this Newbie and so many others
SugarBattyPatty AKA Pat Mommy to: Sparky and Precious Gizmo There is no sin in being ignorant, there is in remaining ignorant.
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Re: Gliders can't see red light
[Re: GliderGuy93]
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02/16/12 06:54 AM
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Id recommend the Red light. Not the Black light. Black lights are UV as previously stated. UV light is very hard on the eyes. It's like staring into the sun. The difference is you can't see the harmful UV rays like you can the visible light spectrums. UV is between 380-420 nanometers. This spectrum can cause cancer. Exposing your gliders to Black lights can cause vision issues in the later years of your gliders life. I personally wouldnt' recommend it. Just my two cents on the Black light thing.
Red light is visible to the gliders just like it is to you. However like you it won't effect the dilation or constriction of hte pupils.
This isn't semantics. It has nothing to do with how bright the light is. The red light doesn't effect the lights the white and blue do.
Hope this helps.
Matt Compton Gliders NW email: glidersnw@gmail.com cell: 503-737-9540
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