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re: Pet turtles
Posted on 8/28/16 at 7:35 am to TheArrogantCorndog
Posted on 8/28/16 at 7:35 am to TheArrogantCorndog
They also need a UVB light. Without it, their shells and bones will soften and they will die or be badly deformed.
Aquatic turtles are one of the more difficult reptiles to keep, as far as space, cleaning, etc.
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Aquatic turtles are one of the more difficult reptiles to keep, as far as space, cleaning, etc.
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This post was edited on 8/28/16 at 7:41 am
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Posted on 8/28/16 at 7:51 am to Teague
One of the great things about snakes - they only need light to give them day/night cycles (and even that isn't critical) - no need for UV. Trade in those turtles for a nice little snake, OP.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 9:58 am to Teague
It has yet to be proven that RES need UVB. We funded a study that tested this and it was inconclusive. (To my knowledge it is the only study of its kind) We still recommend it because there are probably positive psychological effects for them at a minimum. But it appears that if they are fed a proper diet and the water quality is maintained, they will thrive without a source of UVB. Just FYI.
That link you provided has a lot of good information in it.
That link you provided has a lot of good information in it.
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