Baby Slider turtle light?

Question

What light wattage do you use for them, and is it a special kind of light?

Where would i get this light and whats the wattage, do i just use a regular like 100 watt bulb

Answer 1

Light
In addition to the basking light, a full spectrum reptile UVA/UVB light should be provided. Exposure to UVA/UVB is necessary for proper calcium metabolism, and also appears to have other benefits to overall health such as improving appetite. It is also nice to take your turtle out into natural sunlight in warmer weather. Get a proper reptile UVA/UVB bulb, and replace according to manufacturer's directions as the intensity of UV produced diminishes over time.

I used a 50 watt light bulb roughly 6 inches (15cm) away from the basking for my babies!! Ask the rep store they will direct you better. You need to change these every 6 months as they lose there effectiveness after that time..

Golden Turtle-Owner of 4 Turtles (My oldest is 8 years old)

Answer 2

A regular 100W household bulb is just fine for a heat lamp when placed in a dome reflector. Just be sure to measure the basking temps with a digital proble thermometer. They also need a UVB bulb. This looks like a fluorescent bulb but is made for reptiles. It will continue to give out light for a long time, but will lose strength for UVB after awhile. Replace it every 6 months. It needs to be within12 inches of the basking spot to be effective.

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm

Answer 3

Turtles need UVB lighting. A standard incandescent bulb (regardless of wattage) isn't adequate.

http://www.redearslider.com/light_sources.html

The link should help you out.

Answer 4

Well it depends on were you live if it snows then get the light bulb but don't have it on for long hours that will dehydrate them. I just let mine out of her tank and she bades in the sun and hivernates in the winter.