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It should be left on all day, and off all night.
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How do you care for a baby painted turtle without uv light?
You don't. That's like saying "How do you feed a human with only water?" A turtle needs UVB and UVA light no matter what, they can't live without it. It is what allows them their shell to grow. If they don't have UVB or UVA light, their body will grow until their shell can't take it anymore and 'pop', dead turtle.
Does a sea turtle need light?
Yes. All turtles need UVA and UVB radiation from the sun to process vitamins and minerals in their bodies.
What is a turtle dock?
A turtle dock is a piece that floats on top of the water and suctions to the side of the aquarium. the turtle climbs up on it and suns himself. because it needs UVA and UVB lights, it is highly recommended to get a special light bulb, they can be found at almost every pet store. hope we helped!
Do you keep light on during turtle hibernation?
Yes. They really like the sunlight, so its not a bad idea to take a turtle outside for a bit. The temperature in a box turtle's cage needs to be between 75 and 85 degrees. They also need a source of light for at least 14 hours during the day, and you can turn it off for the night.
What is PUVA?
PUVA-- A type of phototherapy that combines the oral or topical photosensitizing chemical psoralen, plus long-wave ultraviolet light-A (UVA).
Are black lights and a uvb light bulb the same?
No, they are not the same. A black light bulb produces UVA light.
How do you wrm a turtle up?
turtles need uva/uvb light and a heat lamp for basking they have special glands under their legs to take in vitamens and will die if they do not have this. If the turtle is sick from not have enough heat simply dip the turtle in water if not already wet and place on basking spot you may also need to call your vetrinarian for vitamen suplements and antibiotics if the turtle does not start looking better in 24-48 hours. make sure the tank is set up right and has uva/uvb light,heat lamp for basking,turtle dock,decoration and background for security,a good filter,staple diet of turtle pellets and ocasionlly soft bugs like crickets, mealworms, beatles fish but noooo goldfish repeat noooo goldfishas this can cause kidney failure but guppies are fine.hope this helps and good luck.
What is UVA light?
It is epic thats what it is.
Can a red-eared slider live without a uvb light?
no,You need both uva and uvb light
Why is UVA light considered a mutagen?
Because it penetrates the skin and can cause mutations.
How do you keep western fence lizards as pets?
Keep them in glass cages with water, crickets or meal worms (depending on their size), with a 60 watt UVA light bulb recommend the Zoo Med brand), with sticks ad leaves.
What type of ultraviolet light is most efficient in stimulating the skin to produce tanning?
uva
