THANK YOU! Does this also mean that the ceramic heat lamps are also bad?
They both can dessicate the shells, but that's if the tort basks right under it for long periods of time without being soaked and or misted often to keep the shell moist. You can still use them and a che is recommended with a thermostat. If you don't want to use a Che then the best option is a radiant heat panel. That's the preferred option, but most can use them with their enclosures so were use a Che on a thermostat.