how many hours should i leave heat lamp on

i want to know how long to keep a heat lamp on for my tortoise is old and has lived happily outside for years and hibernates in winter but after an exray revealed she had eight eggs inside her we were advised to keep her indoors and get a lamp for her we have made an enclosure but dont know how long to leave heat lamp on and best lamp to get

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Aug 31, 2009
Tortoise Lights
by: Shelly

Your tortoise will need more than just a heat lamp.

This article will tell you a great deal about the lighting a turtle or tortoise needs. It is the best one I have found.

Keep it slow and steady.

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