Jun 7, 2017 #1 cortezknight Member Joined Jul 8, 2016 Messages 53 I got this new heat lamp for my mud turtle to bask under with a 75 watt bulb, and it says it reaches 99 degrees. Is it too much heat for him? Also how long should I keep it on during the day?
I got this new heat lamp for my mud turtle to bask under with a 75 watt bulb, and it says it reaches 99 degrees. Is it too much heat for him? Also how long should I keep it on during the day?
Jun 7, 2017 #2 Yelloweyed Well-Known Member 10 Year Member! 5 Year Member Joined Jan 18, 2015 Messages 540 Location (City and/or State) SoCal California One way to measure is to place a rock where the carapace might be and then use a temp gun to check the temperature.
One way to measure is to place a rock where the carapace might be and then use a temp gun to check the temperature.