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The temperature of the water should be about 75-80 degrees fahrenheit. I would say that 80 should be perfect.
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∙ 12y agoIf your home doesn't match the temperature range of their natural environment - then yes, you do !
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What temperature does you terrapin like its water?
mid 70's up to 78 i keep my turtles yellow bellied sliders and map turtles outside in pond have a water heater in water. Plus when not sunny basking light and strip light for them.
What is a red eared sliders habitat?
Red-eared sliders enjoy large areas where they are free to swim. Red-eared sliders brumate over the winter at the bottom of ponds or shallow lakes. Also they need to have a place for basking and basking means where they can have the sun light hit them.
Do red eared sliders need a dry area?
Yes, red-eared sliders need a dry area to get out of the water. Above this area should be a turtle basking lamp. Aquatic turtles will bask daily. Basking keeps the turtle's skin and shell health from fungus while the UV in the light is needed for the turtles growth. Without a dry area and a basking light your turtle will not be healthy and happy.
Are red eared sliders aquatic turtles?
They are semi-aquatic. They need a basking light and a basking area such as a floating log or basking platform so that they can climb out of the water to bask. This is essential to their health. If a red eared slider doesn't have an area to bask and can't get out of the water, it's shell will get soft and it will eventually die. They need UVA and UVB light in order to process their food. Heat and light are essential for these turtles. Keep them in water around 70 degrees and provide a basking area and a basking light that has both UVA and UVB rays or two lights, including one UVA and one UVB bulb.
Do you need to keep a uvb light and heat light on constant for yellow bellied turtles?
no you just need a uv light (keep on for 8 hours aday) and a water heater (keep on all the time on 24 - 28c)
What do turtles like doing best during the day?
Basking in the sun or light, and eating
Is the yellow spider light yellow or is it dark yellow?
light yellow
Can you put a bearded dragon in a different vivarium with just a uv light and basking light with no heatpad?
No - you NEED to maintain the correct temperature range for the species ! The heat-pad provides general 'background' heat, while the basking light offers a localised 'hot-spot' and the UV light provides necessary ultra-violet spectrum.
Can you have 2 map turtles and a yellow belly turtle in the same tank?
If it's a huge tank, has an outstanding filter, and has two or three large basking spots each with UVB light (large means that it can fit all three turtles on it).
Why is your bearded dragon not basking in his light?
There are many causes for this, the first and most common is that their light is too hot. Never use anything higher than a 75 watt bulb. One way to be sure of this is checking to see where your beardie is when he is not basking. If it is in shady areas this most likely means that the light is too hot.
How do you alternate the Lighting for a bearded dragon?
You don't need to alternate the lighting for a Beardie. You need a reptile basking light and a UVB light and that's it.
Should uvb light and basking light be turned off at same time?
It depends on your animal. Do some research and figure out what is best for your pet.
