Repti Glo 10.0 UVB...?

Question

I bought this new UVB 10 light for my red-ear sliders. How many hours must I switch on the UVB light for them?

Answer 1

Remember what you are trying to do is simulate their natural habitat.

So...look up the habitat on the internet, photo-period.

For example, my water dragons are from SE asia, so I checked to see what the length of day is there for each season. Then I adjust my timers once every 3 months to match how much sunlight they get during they time frame where they are from...ideally speaking

but I'm sure if you turned the lights on when the sun comes up in your area, and off when it goes down you'll be o.k......unless you live very far north on the earth where there is excessive amounts of daylight, darkness seasonally.

12 hours is a good rule of thumb for reptiles in general.

Answer 2

This depends on many factors, from the size of the habitat to the size and distance of the bulb, and how much other lighting they are getting.

In general, however, it is thought that most reptiles need at least a good hour of exposure for the UVB to work, so aim for something between 4-12 hours.

(Remember- the UVB does not help when the animals are submerged, so you cannot just turn it on for an hour a day and leave it at that.)

Answer 3

12 on 12 off is the norm. However if the turtle has not had uv before; then do a little less than that. Overstimulation isnt good. But the recommended hours isnt 'set'. You can do 7-7 or 9-9 or whenever you prefer. Have it turn on when you need to wake up for school/work; so that it doesnt turn on and wake you up.

Answer 4

14 hours on and 10 off during summer and 12/12 during winter

Answer 5

What i do is keep on your UVB light from the time you wake up in the morning to when you turn off your lights to go to bed at night.
its their "sunlight"

Answer 6

10-12 hrs.