Re: Is it alright if red footed tortoises are not kept outside?

Posted by Tim Madsen on April 25, 2001 at 07:13:27:

In Reply to: Is it alright if red footed tortoises are not kept outside? posted by Marc on April 24, 2001 at 23:24:37:

: i live in New york in a plac where it looks lik e I could keep it only inside pretty much the whole time. Is that bad?

You can keep them indoors if you provide a source of UVB radiation. Also it will need a calcium with D3 supplement. Keep in mind if you use a full spectrum tube you'll need to replace it every 90 days, thats as long as they give off UVB radiation. I hear some of the newer bulbs last longer but I have no personal knowledge of them. Even if you must keep them inside most of the year they would benefit from any time outside you can provide. I hope this helps. God bless,

Tim

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: : i live in New york in a plac where it looks lik e I could keep it only inside pretty much the whole time. Is that bad? : You can keep them indoors if you provide a source of UVB radiation. Also it will need a calcium with D3 supplement. Keep in mind if you use a full spectrum tube you'll need to replace it every 90 days, thats as long as they give off UVB radiation. I hear some of the newer bulbs last longer but I have no personal knowledge of them. Even if you must keep them inside most of the year they would benefit from any time outside you can provide. I hope this helps. God bless, : Tim

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