Re: I have ?'s about lights - PLEASE HELP!! :)

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Posted by Lisa and Virgil on January 17, 2002 at 16:54:07:

In Reply to: I have ?'s about lights - PLEASE HELP!! :) posted by Lacy Stonebraker on January 17, 2002 at 09:25:45:

: Okay, I am going to Gainsville this Sat. to buy a leopard tort baby from a guy that I've been talking to. So I went to Pet's Mart to buy a tank and a few other things I thought I would need (including a light, some Vitamins, and substrate) well, I didn't know what lights or substrate I needed, so I talked to a guy that works there and he just confused me even more!!! (I really don't think he knew what he was talking about!) But anyways, I need someone to set me straight here. How many different kinds of light do I need (daylight/moonlight/heat light) What is all this UVA UVB stuff and how long will I need to keep the different ones on? I spent an hour and a half in the store and didn't buy a single thing besides a cute turtle calendar that I found! Oh yeah, What kind of substrate will be best for the baby? I'll ask the guy when I see him on Sat what he thinks is best, but I would like to have it all before I get the turtle so I can have it all ready..
: Thanks for any info!
: --Lacy

Don't by an aquarium. Save some big bucks at get a large plastic container or make a wooden box for now. You need a UVA basking light (lightbulb or floodlight looking kind) and a UVB fluorescent tube light. I don't know of any local pet stores carrying the new Active UV or Powersun bulbs (which do both) in my area (southern IN) yet. You get them on-line. I use Carefresh for his bedding (from PetsMart). Those are just his basic housing/lighting needs if you're wanting to do some research. Check the recent posts for the baby sulcatas and you'll find more info regarding heat variances and diet. Good luck.

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: : Okay, I am going to Gainsville this Sat. to buy a leopard tort baby from a guy that I've been talking to. So I went to Pet's Mart to buy a tank and a few other things I thought I would need (including a light, some Vitamins, and substrate) well, I didn't know what lights or substrate I needed, so I talked to a guy that works there and he just confused me even more!!! (I really don't think he knew what he was talking about!) But anyways, I need someone to set me straight here. How many different kinds of light do I need (daylight/moonlight/heat light) What is all this UVA UVB stuff and how long will I need to keep the different ones on? I spent an hour and a half in the store and didn't buy a single thing besides a cute turtle calendar that I found! Oh yeah, What kind of substrate will be best for the baby? I'll ask the guy when I see him on Sat what he thinks is best, but I would like to have it all before I get the turtle so I can have it all ready.. : : Thanks for any info! : : --Lacy : Don't by an aquarium. Save some big bucks at get a large plastic container or make a wooden box for now. You need a UVA basking light (lightbulb or floodlight looking kind) and a UVB fluorescent tube light. I don't know of any local pet stores carrying the new Active UV or Powersun bulbs (which do both) in my area (southern IN) yet. You get them on-line. I use Carefresh for his bedding (from PetsMart). Those are just his basic housing/lighting needs if you're wanting to do some research. Check the recent posts for the baby sulcatas and you'll find more info regarding heat variances and diet. Good luck.

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