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RE: UV Light

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Posted by: Terryo at Mon Dec 8 18:25:16 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Terryo ]  
   

If they are in the house, UVB is very important. You should have a basking light, and a UVB. Some people put a heater in the tank also, but I never did. Mine were mostly outside and only came in for the winter. I always kept them at room temp. But the UVB is very important.





   

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  • UV Light - _Jaymz_, Sun Dec 7 16:47:09 2008
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