UVB on at Night

DrSpurred

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Should I leave my ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Light bar on at night for my young sulcata? (Ik that I should have a CHE but its just a question so please dont blow up the thread with facts lol)
 

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No. Your tortoise needs complete darkness at night.

Use a timer so the UVB and basking bulbs are on for 12-14 hours
 

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Should I leave my ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Light bar on at night for my young sulcata? (Ik that I should have a CHE but its just a question so please dont blow up the thread with facts lol)

No. The "sun" shouldn't be up all night.

But your tortoise still needs it warm at night...
 
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