Wow, you're so good at presenting information, and your videos are very well shot with great editing. This channel is going places. Thanks for the turtle lesson! I'll definitely be watching a lot more.
Thanks for this video... I learned quite a bunch of things. I used to have a bearded dragon and learned all about the lights she needed to avoid that bone disease and to be able to successfully digest calcium, but forgot all that information since then. This is a great refresher.
Beautiful terrapin!!! It's my dream turtle! I have 5 turtles: west African side neck, razorback musk, Reeves, pink belly side neck and a peninsula cooter
Thanks a lot for this i just got my baby turtles today and this video was very helpful for the other stuff that i need to buy for the tank, thanks a lot
definitely get UVB and uva most lights should have them both, I had 2 turtles with no UVB AND UVA and their behaviour was weird. now when I got my light they act usual and they don't keep on trying to escape hope this helps
Yeah. My family didn't really know the proper set up for turtles (didn't do their research) and my turtle had a tank and some basking materials to climb on, but that's it. I'm trying to research good options to update her tank without my wallet taking a huge dip (christmas season is expensive)
The Turtle Girl no thank you! This helped me a lot! Just set up a 50 Gallon tank! Using a canister for filter system but could not find anywhere the temperature of the outside and inside. Learned a lot here and more
hey, Turtle girl can I say this 101 video series is a godsend :'(, like for reals tho no cap god bless you, you're saving my turtle from animal abuse at this point. I would not be able to make any buying decisions if it weren't for your turtle videos. Please keep producing content for ignorant fools like me, I REALLY appreciate it.
It is totally normal for them to not eat. Is it a baby? Especially with hatchlings, they can get stressed from the change of environment, so give it a week or two before you start worrying. They can go a long time without food ;)
They really are, and I also use mine for cooking all the time....and all kinds of stuff really. They're also very affordable...like $15 for a basic one. And if you ever need to know, say, the temperature of your toenail at this exact second, you're good to go. You'll be checking the temps of all kinds of things you didn't think you cared about. :D
Love you turtles girl. Your information is amazing. Also the infrared gun is so helpful. I use to hate wondering and worry about the temperature on the basking area. Thank you for all of the Info. I watched all of your videos. Thanks again!
Thanks so much The Turtle Girl you are turtlely awesome! + I subbed to you and your channel is very helpful because for a while I have been looking for some turtles to add to my many pets ! Sooooooooo thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beginner to a pet Mississippi Map Turtle or Saw Back, I’m glad to watch your channel very informative and I hope everything’s going to be alright and my turtle will live.
It was actually awesome.with regard t your introduction about uvb light bulb I have a question:how much time should turtles get under this type of bulb?2 hours or more?can you guide me please?
Hi Turtle girl. My name is Sneha, I love your videos, I wanna ask a quick question. I understand the UVB light will keep the turtle healty but do the LED light produce heat?
if you live in country where you cant get uvb bulb , you can use cfl bulb which emits the same amount of uvb rays as uvb a bulb . it is working awesome my turtles were 2 inch and now they are 10 to 12 inches , so you can trust me .
Hi I love your channel you definitely got a new subscriber!! Recently I got 2 sliders and I want to get the proper materials. One question.. how do you keep both the the uvb and heat lamp for basking raised up at a proper height ?
I'm not sure if you will get this. New turtle owner here. I've been told not to use the compact UVB because they dont give off enough uvb, but i see you use the compact. Im getting so overwhelmed on what to use.
Hey Turtle Girl, thanks so much for all the helpful info! We're about to get some Painteds and are so excited! I'm wondering though, are there any heating bulbs out there that produce LED-looking, "white" light instead of the really yellow light? Of course the turtle's health is most important, but it would kind of throw me off to see one crisp white bulb and another yellow one right next to it. It would be great if the heat, uvb, and general lighting bulbs could all match. Any ideas?
Hi Turtle Girl. Thanks for your very informative videos. just want to ask. any specific ratings of uvb bulbs? like whats better between a 3.0 and a 5.0 uvb bulbs. thanks
Very helpful information got my second turtle and been worried sick about the little fellow from heat to my full grown musk biting the little guy !!!Wont the turtle go into the water if it gets to hot???mine is close now but he seems to like it ??i wont cook him will i ?? Please in celsius degrees to for us europeans !!
Hey on amazon, the led marine light (the one above the water), it isn't showing the same version that you have, as it has suction cups and yours has the metal holders
I don’t have any lighting right now ,but it is summer and my turtle stays on my porch. Also, I don’t know if it is okay if I can leave my turtle out side and it be okay.....:( During the winter. Illyysm💖
After looking at the link for the uvb bulb in your description, i see it has a 5% uvb output and 30% uva, idk what that means but is that right? Or should it be more uvb?
I just bought a 80W uva-uvb bulb. I have a 6 yo slider, which is the proper distance to put the light from the turtle? I think around 10 inches the temprature was 95 fehrenheit...
In researching for information on my red slider, I often get contradictory information. Some put the temperature range for my adult (about 18 years), at between 78 and 81 degrees. You suggest much colder. Also I have read that they are a tropical turtle. So you could not release one in Michigan because it would not survive the winter, and then I have found the polar opposite (pun intended), that they would survive nicely as they dig into the mud at the bottom of the river and hibernate! I would be interested in seeing the interview of that surviving turtle to document that! I have not been able to use the heater type you suggest, as my turtle would beat it up pretty good. I have had to put a turtle proof heater in my tank, which unfortunately has a fixed temperature. I enjoyed your video. Thanks.
Interesting points. I guess the "recommended" temperature is mostly what is ideal for them, not necessarily the temperature they can tolerate. I'll definitely look into it :) For the heaters, I usually just throw a heater guard on top of the heater so it won't break!
Hellooo thxxx for the infooo where do u buy ur lights and tankk? I used to have a small one for my baby terrapins but they became so big so I moved them to a long big container for the time being. Do u know where those bigger thanks for bigger terrapins are sold? Thx!
Hi! I buy them usually online on amazon. The tanks can be found on craigslist.org or just go to your local petco for the dollar per gallon sale on tanks. Unless you aren't in the US?
Your videos are so helpful! I have a red eared slider named Franklin! I was wondering if it was effective to have the UVB bulb facing over the water? I have the same Black above water Basking area that you have, and the UVB bulb started melting the surface of the basking area!!
Hi Turtle girl, I found a baby turtle and keep him in a 20 gallon tank on my balcony. The sun never hits the tank but do I need to still put the heat lamp even though the water feels warm? I do have the UVB bulb on during the day.
@@bastiengrandidier5162 No, I brought him inside and he's in a 55 gallon tank with a basking area. I also put a heat lamp and a UV light and I change the light every 6 months. He's huge and happy.
Nice videos. I have a query. My turtle (RES) tank water temperature is always above 90F without heater. What to do to lower the water temperature? Thanks.
I am looking into getting a turtle. I was just wondering do I need to get a UVA light too? Or just the UVB. Also is the UVB light the heating light. Or are they separate things?
I have a baby YBS and I have a basking light of 100 Watts for my 40 gallon tank. I also have a light for the tank. But I also have a heater that maintains 78 degrees in the tank. Should I get rid of the heater since I have a one hundred watt heating bulb over the basking area?
Hey, I have a question about the lighting. It's supposed to be turned off, but how dark does it have to be around the aquarium? My tank is in my living room, so I can't get it to be completely dark before I go to bed.
Hey! I have Red Eared Sliders. They each have their own tank & their own basking area. I currently have 5.0 UVB compact bulbs. Do you recommend these or the 10.0 UVB?
I’m so confused, I have a uvb light and a basking light. They are both white. I know I turn off the uvb light when it is nighttime, but do I also turn off the basking light? I’m worried he is going to be cold during the night! Please any feedback is welcome!
@@itzy777 I'd suggest buying one, you wouldn't want it in freezing water, it's around 22-28 for the one in her link, and the guard's 10 bucks, so be ready to use at least 41 dollars
UVB bulbs are not available in my country. Here they sell only halogen bubls for reptiles. In the packaging it says UBV 3.0. But I'm not sure if halogen bulbs emit any UVB rays. I'm using only a 100w halogen bulb on my turtle tank. Can you please tell me is it enough for my turtle?
I have two turtles which i believe are close to hatchling age. Can i keep them in one tank and do i need two seperate baskin areas for them to bask and rest/sleep. Lastly, How do you measure the age of red eye slider? I am new to turtles so i have no idea and thanks to your videos i am learning a lot, so thank's for that.
Babies can be housed in the same tank and share a basking area, but if you notice any kind of aggression (chasing/nipping) they should be separated immediately.
if you by day mean DAY, you can say yes. but turn everything of a night, it's better for the bulbs, its better for the turtle, and it's better for your electric bill. it is a good rule to have it turned on the same time as the actually sun. however you can also make a fixed timeslot, if you don't mind seasons, seasons are only important if your turtle hibernate, and that is mostly only the Mediterranean tortoises that do that. so if you have between 10-17 hours of basking spot a day, (it depends on who you ask) therefore I look at how my turtle react, if your room is could you can do longer, if its hot in the summer, maybe you don't need the heat a least. to make it very easy you can also just do 13 hours to be safe, kind of in the middle ground.
Can you explain the reflective casing behind the bulbs? I rescued a turtle that got hit by a car in front of me and due to his injuries he needs to stay with us over the winter. Are those casings/shells necessary?
I want to say I love your channel. Last night I Rescue a sideneck turtle at a pet store. I noticed she has two soft spots on her shell. What can I do to fix this? She's in an 55 aquarium I even put a UV light in the aquarium.
proper lighting (heat and uvb) and good water quality are a great place to start. If it is indeed shell rot, there are several videos others have done on how to treat it :)
Turtle Girl my tank is in an outdoor, shaded area (under a canopy) with no direct sunlight. Will my turtles still need uvb bulbs? And if so, how long should I keep the lamps on under these conditions? Thanks!
If no direct sunlight, then that makes me want to say yes because the canopy can block out the majority of uvb. I'd have a uvb bulb on for 6 hours a day just in case. :)
Hey, can i ask a thing? Can i put under the aquarium a warming carpet to keep the temperature stable? I mean instead of the heating light (i don't know really if it is called "warming carpet" but i hope you'll understand )
Hope you'll reply to me, becouse a friend of my mom brought here the turtle, and gave her to us saying that it was a gift, and we havent got any of those light.
Hi! I think what you mean is a heat mat. Those really aren't suitable for the aquarium because they don't heat the water very well. I would look into getting a fish tank aquarium heater. You also do need heat and uvb lights for your turtle, and an area for him to get dry under them. It's really important for their shell health. 😉
would a 125w UVB UVA Reptile Basking light from amazon be a good thing for a yellow belly slider? she is still young so shes still gonna grow, but since this has supposedly both, would i still have to get 2 bulbs?
Hey! I just got a turtle today and I have a question. When you go to bed, what is the lighting situation? Do you leave the red heater light on, but turn the normal light off?
Could you please help me with information on what to get if your turtle is sick. Is there any home remedies for a turtle if it gets a respiratory infection
I have a common musk turtle hatchling in a 20 gal. Tank. I have the repti tuff splash proof halogen bulb with a clamp lamp, but I’m not sure if that’s giving him the lighting and heat he needs. Any suggestions
I have a heat lamp that is 75 watt, how far should I hang it from the basking area? Also I made a basking area out of egg crate and my turtles do not go up there :( where can I get the tile to put on top so they can walk on and not get stuck in the egg crate?
I'm going crazy about searching for the right Lamps! I considered a Lamp with both uvB and Heating but they are so expensive and need a control gear that is even more expensive! So I guess I,m going with two bulbs. And there are several bulb sockets available that are like normal desk lamps (With this clip on thing) Is this as good as a Bulb socket with a long cable? I've been doing researches for houres now and i can't seem to get any closer to a solution. .-. Do you have some recomendations guys? (I live in switzerland so some things aren't even available to ship here) Thanks for you help :D
hi Kira! I am not sure which bulb sockets would be the best...maybe you could send me some links to the light bulbs and socket fixtures you were planning on getting?
How long should i keep my UVB light on for ?? I keep my basking daylight bulb on for 11 hrs in the morning and I keep my UVB Light on in the night time, I’ve watch so many videos on it and nobody can give me a answer, I have no clue about the schedule for a UVB light ☹️☹️
neodymium does not mean that it got both UVB and heat. and no not at all every compact bulb has them both. It should say on the box that it got heat, UVA and UVB. and also it it most of the time very clear in the advertisement for the bulb.
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The Turtle Girl yep mine exploded paid a lot for it.
Hi I got a turtle and we don’t have heating light what can I used with instead
U know the little bulbs that emit yellow light and heat. U can use that for heat. I did that and and took my turtle out in the sun. It's fine.
Use a 25w filament lamp. U get that everywhere
What type of reciptacle you use in the uvb bulb
Wow, you're so good at presenting information, and your videos are very well shot with great editing. This channel is going places. Thanks for the turtle lesson! I'll definitely be watching a lot more.
Thank you so much Travis! Glad to hear it! Just trying to get better with every video :)
I finally got almost my entire set up for my turtle. I just need a thermostat, a floating basking area, that timer is a must. Thank you! Again.
Thanks for this video... I learned quite a bunch of things. I used to have a bearded dragon and learned all about the lights she needed to avoid that bone disease and to be able to successfully digest calcium, but forgot all that information since then. This is a great refresher.
Glad to hear it Chris :) Thanks for watching!
Hello Chris from 6 years ago
Thankyou I am going to adopt a turtle and this answered a load of questions I had! 💚
4:34 omg your turtle is so adorableeee 😭😭💜💜
Beautiful terrapin!!! It's my dream turtle! I have 5 turtles: west African side neck, razorback musk, Reeves, pink belly side neck and a peninsula cooter
Awesome! You have some great turtles...love pink bellied sidenecks and razorback musks!
hi, do you have them all in the same living area, or do you have 5 different places for them?
Thanks a lot for this i just got my baby turtles today and this video was very helpful for the other stuff that i need to buy for the tank, thanks a lot
definitely get UVB and uva most lights should have them both, I had 2 turtles with no UVB AND UVA and their behaviour was weird. now when I got my light they act usual and they don't keep on trying to escape hope this helps
Yeah. My family didn't really know the proper set up for turtles (didn't do their research) and my turtle had a tank and some basking materials to climb on, but that's it. I'm trying to research good options to update her tank without my wallet taking a huge dip (christmas season is expensive)
Where did you get them? The name
@@gordonramsayslambsauceind33d
This is the best video I’ve seen on TH-cam for new people
Thanks Brian. I really appreciate it!
The Turtle Girl no thank you! This helped me a lot! Just set up a 50
Gallon tank! Using a canister for filter system but could not find anywhere the temperature of the outside and inside. Learned a lot here and more
hey, Turtle girl can I say this 101 video series is a godsend :'(, like for reals tho no cap god bless you, you're saving my turtle from animal abuse at this point. I would not be able to make any buying decisions if it weren't for your turtle videos. Please keep producing content for ignorant fools like me, I REALLY appreciate it.
❤
Your videos have helped me so much with my new turtle!
You got a turtle? Awesome!
The Turtle Girl yes LOL it’s a secret for now... I’ll have the video up on my channel hopefully Saturday
The Turtle Girl also I have not been able to get him to eat in the 4 days I’ve had him. He hasn’t ate pellets, Fish or worms
It is totally normal for them to not eat. Is it a baby? Especially with hatchlings, they can get stressed from the change of environment, so give it a week or two before you start worrying. They can go a long time without food ;)
The Turtle Girl yes he’s just a baby. Thank you!
“Hey” I LOVE Christmas!🎄🎄⛄️❄️
Thanks! This really helped me realize that my baby turtles need a uvb bulb too!
Yes!! They definitely need one, glad I could help you out there. :)
I love that infrared temperature gun, that is cool!
Yes!! They're so great!
They really are, and I also use mine for cooking all the time....and all kinds of stuff really. They're also very affordable...like $15 for a basic one. And if you ever need to know, say, the temperature of your toenail at this exact second, you're good to go. You'll be checking the temps of all kinds of things you didn't think you cared about. :D
I got one to😮
Love you turtles girl. Your information is amazing. Also the infrared gun is so helpful. I use to hate wondering and worry about the temperature on the basking area. Thank you for all of the Info. I watched all of your videos. Thanks again!
you actually legitamately made sense and answered all my questions thanks keep up the good work😊🖒🖒
Thanks so much!
Thanks for the great vid I just got a turtle today this will help a lot I'm 10 btw
Keep in mind that turtles carry salmonella so its important to be extra careful in your age.
Cool you made this video on my birthday thanks for this brilliant birthday present!!
Oh that's neat! Happy belated Oliver!
Thanks so much The Turtle Girl you are turtlely awesome! + I subbed to you and your channel is very helpful because for a while I have been looking for some turtles to add to my many pets ! Sooooooooo thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So glad to hear that! People like you are the reason I do this :) ❤
OMG I watched your videos to learn because I’m buying a turtle so your sooooo helpful
Beginner to a pet Mississippi Map Turtle or Saw Back, I’m glad to watch your channel very informative and I hope everything’s going to be alright and my turtle will live.
Glad to hear it Charlie! Good luck!
Fantastic video! I love your painted turtle, they are my fave! I always had them growing up.
Thanks!
Very insightful. Thanks from uk 🇬🇧
Thanks Lee!
My uvb and heat lights also light my aquarium 🤷♂️
Well congratulations you passed grade 1 🤦🏻♂️
If it ain't broke don't fix it, ya know?
It was actually awesome.with regard t your introduction about uvb light bulb I have a question:how much time should turtles get under this type of bulb?2 hours or more?can you guide me please?
Hi Turtle girl.
My name is Sneha, I love your videos, I wanna ask a quick question.
I understand the UVB light will keep the turtle healty but do the LED light produce heat?
thank you. much to learn. i need info for box turtle. climbing the glass and turning over...we have to watch and listen. suggestions please?
Turtley Awesome video! 🌟
Thanks Mike!
You sound like your from Yorkshire
if you live in country where you cant get uvb bulb , you can use cfl bulb which emits the same amount of uvb rays as uvb a bulb . it is working awesome my turtles were 2 inch and now they are 10 to 12 inches , so you can trust me .
Thinking of getting a mud turtle named hot pocket thanks for the info on basking I really was confused
I meant confused on how to do it before this video
Hi I love your channel you definitely got a new subscriber!! Recently I got 2 sliders and I want to get the proper materials. One question.. how do you keep both the the uvb and heat lamp for basking raised up at a proper height ?
You can use a lamp stand or hang them with a hook or nail in the wall :)
Thank youuu
All these videos are making me want a turtle haha
Yay! That's great ;) Turtles are awesome.
I'm not sure if you will get this. New turtle owner here. I've been told not to use the compact UVB because they dont give off enough uvb, but i see you use the compact. Im getting so overwhelmed on what to use.
Should you keep basking light on all day and night for hatchlings? My yellow belly slider liked to bask at night, I’ve had him for a week.
I took in a baby painter turtle. I have NO Aiden whatsoever what to do. This helped.
Hey Turtle Girl, thanks so much for all the helpful info! We're about to get some Painteds and are so excited! I'm wondering though, are there any heating bulbs out there that produce LED-looking, "white" light instead of the really yellow light? Of course the turtle's health is most important, but it would kind of throw me off to see one crisp white bulb and another yellow one right next to it. It would be great if the heat, uvb, and general lighting bulbs could all match. Any ideas?
The Turtle Girl Thank you so much!!
@@TheTurtleGirl o
What's the recommended wattage for a compact uvb bulb? I'm seeing people using the same 13w bulbs that I got but reading the 50-150w is recommended
Hi Turtle Girl. Thanks for your very informative videos. just want to ask. any specific ratings of uvb bulbs? like whats better between a 3.0 and a 5.0 uvb bulbs.
thanks
Very helpful information got my second turtle and been worried sick about the little fellow from heat to my full grown musk biting the little guy !!!Wont the turtle go into the water if it gets to hot???mine is close now but he seems to like it ??i wont cook him will i ?? Please in celsius degrees to for us europeans !!
Hey on amazon, the led marine light (the one above the water), it isn't showing the same version that you have, as it has suction cups and yours has the metal holders
I don’t have any lighting right now ,but it is summer and my turtle stays on my porch. Also, I don’t know if it is okay if I can leave my turtle out side and it be okay.....:( During the winter. Illyysm💖
After looking at the link for the uvb bulb in your description, i see it has a 5% uvb output and 30% uva, idk what that means but is that right? Or should it be more uvb?
I just bought a 80W uva-uvb bulb. I have a 6 yo slider, which is the proper distance to put the light from the turtle? I think around 10 inches the temprature was 95 fehrenheit...
In researching for information on my red slider, I often get contradictory information. Some put the temperature range for my adult (about 18 years), at between 78 and 81 degrees. You suggest much colder. Also I have read that they are a tropical turtle. So you could not release one in Michigan because it would not survive the winter, and then I have found the polar opposite (pun intended), that they would survive nicely as they dig into the mud at the bottom of the river and hibernate! I would be interested in seeing the interview of that surviving turtle to document that!
I have not been able to use the heater type you suggest, as my turtle would beat it up pretty good. I have had to put a turtle proof heater in my tank, which unfortunately has a fixed temperature. I enjoyed your video. Thanks.
Interesting points. I guess the "recommended" temperature is mostly what is ideal for them, not necessarily the temperature they can tolerate. I'll definitely look into it :) For the heaters, I usually just throw a heater guard on top of the heater so it won't break!
Its not very good to release any animal in the wild since they are invasive
Hellooo thxxx for the infooo where do u buy ur lights and tankk? I used to have a small one for my baby terrapins but they became so big so I moved them to a long big container for the time being. Do u know where those bigger thanks for bigger terrapins are sold? Thx!
Hi! I buy them usually online on amazon. The tanks can be found on craigslist.org or just go to your local petco for the dollar per gallon sale on tanks. Unless you aren't in the US?
Turtly awesome video!!
Thanks!!
Your videos are so helpful! I have a red eared slider named Franklin!
I was wondering if it was effective to have the UVB bulb facing over the water? I have the same Black above water Basking area that you have, and the UVB bulb started melting the surface of the basking area!!
Great content 😮
Hi Turtle girl, I found a baby turtle and keep him in a 20 gallon tank on my balcony. The sun never hits the tank but do I need to still put the heat lamp even though the water feels warm? I do have the UVB bulb on during the day.
Diandra gomez add a heater in water instead it’s better
Bet it’s dead 💀 now
Poor turtle
@@bastiengrandidier5162 No, I brought him inside and he's in a 55 gallon tank with a basking area. I also put a heat lamp and a UV light and I change the light every 6 months. He's huge and happy.
beautiful turtles
Great video.very good information thank you.
Thanks!! Glad it could help you
What links do you have for getting turtles? Again thanks for sharing keep up the great work.
Nice video. Now I want a turtle. 😂
Thanks Priscilla! They really are awesome :)
Hiiiii thanks for the video and tips .
I have a question is Blacklight ok instead of uvB ??
no UVB is necessary
Hi, there are ceramics heating bulb in the market, what are your opinions on these bulbs? Do they serve similar function as those other UVB/UVA bulbs?
Very informative, my uvb bulbs keeps burning out every month, how do you feel about LED uvb light are they good enough for turtles?
Should be
Use latex gloves when touchen the uvb lamp
Nice videos. I have a query.
My turtle (RES) tank water temperature is always above 90F without heater. What to do to lower the water temperature? Thanks.
I am looking into getting a turtle. I was just wondering do I need to get a UVA light too?
Or just the UVB. Also is the UVB light the heating light. Or are they separate things?
The UVB light is necessary but most bulbs that produce uvb also produce uva. The heat light is typically separate.
Excellent information, thank you very much, BTW what kind of turtle is that one in the min 4:36?
Thanks! That would be my diamondback terrapin, Hoku!
I have a baby YBS and I have a basking light of 100 Watts for my 40 gallon tank. I also have a light for the tank. But I also have a heater that maintains 78 degrees in the tank. Should I get rid of the heater since I have a one hundred watt heating bulb over the basking area?
Hey, I have a question about the lighting. It's supposed to be turned off, but how dark does it have to be around the aquarium? My tank is in my living room, so I can't get it to be completely dark before I go to bed.
what light do u recommend to buy? at least from experience.
Hey! I have Red Eared Sliders. They each have their own tank & their own basking area. I currently have 5.0 UVB compact bulbs. Do you recommend these or the 10.0 UVB?
They're different strengths I believe....I use the 5.0, but keep it relatively close to the basking area and change them every 6 months.
How bright is the uvb supposed to be.. it doesn't seem bright to me? Is that normal? Or should I needing sunglasses to look at my uvb light?
I just use the uvb bulb to light the aquarium and then use the heat lamp above the basking roxj
I’m so confused, I have a uvb light and a basking light. They are both white. I know I turn off the uvb light when it is nighttime, but do I also turn off the basking light? I’m worried he is going to be cold during the night! Please any feedback is welcome!
won’t my baby turtle get cold at night once i turn both of its lights off?
If you have a water heater it should be fine:)
@@nataliee4377 what if you dont
@@itzy777 I'd suggest buying one, you wouldn't want it in freezing water, it's around 22-28 for the one in her link, and the guard's 10 bucks, so be ready to use at least 41 dollars
Hi question! So at night would you do no light or a night time light ? For 7 year old slider ?
Got it and thank you TTG 🥰
Thank you!!
UVB bulbs are not available in my country. Here they sell only halogen bubls for reptiles. In the packaging it says UBV 3.0. But I'm not sure if halogen bulbs emit any UVB rays. I'm using only a 100w halogen bulb on my turtle tank. Can you please tell me is it enough for my turtle?
I have two turtles which i believe are close to hatchling age. Can i keep them in one tank and do i need two seperate baskin areas for them to bask and rest/sleep. Lastly, How do you measure the age of red eye slider?
I am new to turtles so i have no idea and thanks to your videos i am learning a lot, so thank's for that.
Babies can be housed in the same tank and share a basking area, but if you notice any kind of aggression (chasing/nipping) they should be separated immediately.
Does the basking light have to be on all day
if you by day mean DAY, you can say yes. but turn everything of a night, it's better for the bulbs, its better for the turtle, and it's better for your electric bill. it is a good rule to have it turned on the same time as the actually sun. however you can also make a fixed timeslot, if you don't mind seasons, seasons are only important if your turtle hibernate, and that is mostly only the Mediterranean tortoises that do that. so if you have between 10-17 hours of basking spot a day, (it depends on who you ask) therefore I look at how my turtle react, if your room is could you can do longer, if its hot in the summer, maybe you don't need the heat a least. to make it very easy you can also just do 13 hours to be safe, kind of in the middle ground.
Great Content
Can you explain the reflective casing behind the bulbs? I rescued a turtle that got hit by a car in front of me and due to his injuries he needs to stay with us over the winter. Are those casings/shells necessary?
Yes
I want to say I love your channel. Last night I Rescue a sideneck turtle at a pet store. I noticed she has two soft spots on her shell. What can I do to fix this? She's in an 55 aquarium I even put a UV light in the aquarium.
proper lighting (heat and uvb) and good water quality are a great place to start. If it is indeed shell rot, there are several videos others have done on how to treat it :)
i'm getting a turtle soon and its going to be a painted turtle and i was curious if you still fill the tank all the way up?
Turtle Girl my tank is in an outdoor, shaded area (under a canopy) with no direct sunlight. Will my turtles still need uvb bulbs? And if so, how long should I keep the lamps on under these conditions? Thanks!
If no direct sunlight, then that makes me want to say yes because the canopy can block out the majority of uvb. I'd have a uvb bulb on for 6 hours a day just in case. :)
Hey, can i ask a thing? Can i put under the aquarium a warming carpet to keep the temperature stable? I mean instead of the heating light (i don't know really if it is called "warming carpet" but i hope you'll understand )
Hope you'll reply to me, becouse a friend of my mom brought here the turtle, and gave her to us saying that it was a gift, and we havent got any of those light.
Hi! I think what you mean is a heat mat. Those really aren't suitable for the aquarium because they don't heat the water very well. I would look into getting a fish tank aquarium heater. You also do need heat and uvb lights for your turtle, and an area for him to get dry under them. It's really important for their shell health. 😉
Thank you for this video, but just one question. What type of water do I need for a diamond back turtle? :)
For a baby red eared slider does the heating lamp stay on all night or should that be turned off as well??
would a 125w UVB UVA Reptile Basking light from amazon be a good thing for a yellow belly slider? she is still young so shes still gonna grow, but since this has supposedly both, would i still have to get 2 bulbs?
What are you hanging the lights from? I can't figure that bit out.
Hey! I just got a turtle today and I have a question. When you go to bed, what is the lighting situation? Do you leave the red heater light on, but turn the normal light off?
th-cam.com/video/N0LFWzseXYs/w-d-xo.html :)
Could you please help me with information on what to get if your turtle is sick. Is there any home remedies for a turtle if it gets a respiratory infection
Great video
Thanks Mark :)
Hi, i’m planning to pet a turtle. May i know how long do i need to let the lights on?
I have a common musk turtle hatchling in a 20 gal. Tank. I have the repti tuff splash proof halogen bulb with a clamp lamp, but I’m not sure if that’s giving him the lighting and heat he needs. Any suggestions
I have a heat lamp that is 75 watt, how far should I hang it from the basking area? Also I made a basking area out of egg crate and my turtles do not go up there :( where can I get the tile to put on top so they can walk on and not get stuck in the egg crate?
I'm going crazy about searching for the right Lamps!
I considered a Lamp with both uvB and Heating but they are so expensive and need a control gear that is even more expensive!
So I guess I,m going with two bulbs. And there are several bulb sockets available that are like normal desk lamps (With this clip on thing)
Is this as good as a Bulb socket with a long cable?
I've been doing researches for houres now and i can't seem to get any closer to a solution. .-.
Do you have some recomendations guys?
(I live in switzerland so some things aren't even available to ship here)
Thanks for you help :D
hi Kira!
I am not sure which bulb sockets would be the best...maybe you could send me some links to the light bulbs and socket fixtures you were planning on getting?
What type of recyticale do you use in uvb bulb
Can I usa UVA and UVB bulbs together at the same time????
If it wasn't for this channel my turtle would literally be Screwed lol
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How long should i keep my UVB light on for ?? I keep my basking daylight bulb on for 11 hrs in the morning and I keep my UVB Light on in the night time, I’ve watch so many videos on it and nobody can give me a answer, I have no clue about the schedule for a UVB light ☹️☹️
AWESOME VIDEO. Can you please make a video of how to make that turtle tank/cage thing?
Thanks! I really appreciate that! Do you mean the tank lid? Or the basking area tub? I'm not sure what you're referring to.
Basking area
Thanks, I will try the heater protection my red ear sliders keep breaking the heater
LOL
Thank you
you are amazing thank you
welcome!
Hello, will incandescent bulbs damage their eyes if they keep staring directly into it?
If you're still wondering no because there eyes have a protective film on them
Good budget tank!!
Thanks for watching Manny!
The Turtle Girl hi thank you for responding I really like your channel grays on 1k
Would daylight reptile lamps with neodymium work as a dual purpose lamp?
Can any compact cfl be used for uv radiation?
neodymium does not mean that it got both UVB and heat. and no not at all every compact bulb has them both. It should say on the box that it got heat, UVA and UVB. and also it it most of the time very clear in the advertisement for the bulb.