Can the eyes of an Albino Tortoise (red) handle the intense brightness of todays UVB bulbs put out by Zoo Med and the other suppliers.
I could use the basic Reptisun 5.0, but they are weak in comparrison to the newer "UVB" bulbs.
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ALBINO TORTOISE, LIGHTING AND UVB
lbarton
Nov 01, 2004 07:37 AM
Replies (4)
iananderson02
Nov 01, 2004 11:48 AM
I was wondering about this too, I know that albino humans are light sensitive (skin), so I wonder how albino torts handle the sun as far as skin and eyes?
-Ian
you might want to call richard fife (sp?) and ask him about that, do a google search for "ivory tortoise" and you will find his contact info....
lbarton
Nov 01, 2004 12:53 PM
The Ivory Tortoise from what I understan is not a true Albino.
True Albinos have red eyes from birth and remain that way. If you compare a Ivory Tortoise to An Albino Tortoise side by side, the differences are clear.
iananderson02
Nov 01, 2004 01:34 PM
Hmm, I have no Idea then....
-Ian
iananderson02
Nov 01, 2004 12:44 PM
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