I was ordering a bunch of lights and from the net and found that a 60 watt light bulb is acceptable for basking as long as I have a uvb bulb as well. I have to painted and to flordia stinkpots. Is the caresheet correct?
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Rumor or not?
Jc024
Aug 11, 2007 11:30 AM
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Katrina
Aug 13, 2007 05:31 PM
A regular household light bulb is fine for a basking light if you also have a UVB light such as Reptomin 5.0 or 10.0. The wattage of that basking light depends on how large your turtles are and how far away the basking spot is from the turtle. For larger turtles or longer distances, a 75 or 100 watt bulb might be better - measure the temperature on the basking spot to be sure.
Katrina
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