UVB BULBS

[Ben Dee]

What is the best kind of UVB bulb to use on a red foot tortoise ??? Suggestions anyone ? I heard the coil bulbs are bad. Need some feedback on this.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Ben, and welcome to the Forum!

For the forest-type tortoises, like the RF, I like to use the tube type fluorescent bulbs. I then plant a lot of greenery to offer diffused lighting and shade for the tortoise.


I think you can find some good info about lighting for your RF tortoise at the Tortoise Library

 

[Ben Dee]

Hi Ben, and welcome to the Forum!

For the forest-type tortoises, like the RF, I like to use the tube type fluorescent bulbs. I then plant a lot of greenery to offer diffused lighting and shade for the tortoise.


I think you can find some good info about lighting for your RF tortoise at the Tortoise Library

Thank you so much

 

[wellington]

And the coil bulbs have been known to cause eye problems, so I wouldn't use them.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I also use the flourescent type 5.0 . It allows plants to grow but isn't very bright. Red foots don't like bright light and don't need too much heat. 78-90 degrees.

 

[Ben Dee]

I also use the flourescent type 5.0 . It allows plants to grow but isn't very bright. Red foots don't like bright light and don't need too much heat. 78-90 degrees.

Thank you

 

[aqua tarkus]

I also use the flourescent type 5.0 . It allows plants to grow but isn't very bright. Red foots don't like bright light and don't need too much heat. 78-90 degrees.

Well that might explain why I had to replace so many bulbs,due to my big male rf.I finally wised up and moved the light to where he can't get to it.

 

[naturalman91]

tube type uvb is a second for me, reds hate bright lights