how many of you use uv lights or have had uv lights on your alligator snapping turtles? when i had mine in an aqaurium i had a uv flourescent bulb over the tank (no basking spot). maybe had uv on him for 2 yrs. since then nothing. anyone using it on larger turtles?
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curious about uv
phantoms
Jan 30, 2007 12:03 AM
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Chrysemys
Jan 30, 2007 11:53 AM
I can honestly say I have never used a UVB bulb for any of my turtles with no ill effects. Im sure it cant hurt and probably does help, but the small amount of UVB those bulbs do put out just do not seem worth the price tag.
-Chris
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Currently in the US Navy so I have sold off my collection. But over the years I have had dozens of turtles, fish, geckos, and other lizards. Cant wait to get back in the hobby once im out though!
chrysemys
Feb 01, 2007 01:23 AM
When I said any of my turtles... I ment my snappers. Just wanted to clear that up. I am interested though in which bulbs produce the most UVA/UVB rays.
-Chris
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Currently in the US Navy so I have sold off my collection. But over the years I have had dozens of turtles, fish, geckos, and other lizards. Cant wait to get back in the hobby once im out though!
