Can my red earedmslider turtle see in the dark it with my moot heat light?

Updated On September 21st, 2017

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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Sliders see very well in the dark. They are mainly active during the day and usually sleep in the water at night. A heat lamp is not necessary unless nighttime temps drop below 65 F. In these cases, you can use a CHE (ceramic heat emitter that will provide heat without visible light.

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