rebeccamurray
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Hi I'm am totally new to all this and has only had my tortoise 3 days a have just bought a timer for my uv bulb but I am not sure how long to have it on for? Can anyone help please. Thanks
mikeh said:If it was recommended by the pet store it sounds like a compact fluorescent. I would return the bulb as these are known to cause damage to tortoises eyes.
Long tube fluorescent is a best choice if no heat is desired. If heat is desired Mercury Vapor bulb by MegaRay or Zoomed is an option.
mikeh said:Long tube fluorescent UVB is great. Keep the UVB and heat on 10-14 hours a day.
matt9626 said:I use a UV light for 12 hours a day and a heat bulb 24/7.