horsfield tortoise

by Donna
(Essex)

I have just bought a 2 year old horsfield tortoise, and at the moment it doesnt have a uvb light, it has two different types of lights but i am sure they are just heat lights. Do i need a uvb light and must the lights be on 247??? Thanks donna

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Nov 16, 2009
 Tortoise Lights
by: Shelly

24/7 means all the time. 12 hours per day means about half the time. You have to turn it off at night,and on in the day.

Keep it slow and steady.
Nov 16, 2009
 Tortoise
by: Anonymous

Thanks, do I need to keep a heat lamp on 24/7??? Donna
Nov 09, 2009
 UVB lights
by: Shelly

Yes, your tortoise needs a UVB light.

It takes the place of sunlight, so you leave it on for about 12 hours at a time.

Keep it slow and steady.

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