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do musk turtles need uv light or basking light?

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Posted by turtlefancy on May 05, 2003 at 20:12:01:

In Reply to: do musk turtles need uv light or basking light? posted by rudedogsurfrat on May 04, 2003 at 22:35:52:

from what I have read UV is very controversial in turtles anyway.. Some feel that it is vital and others say it is not necessary??? So who knows? I know some who have had turtles for decades with out ever having UV and others who have it I have seen no difference in health. I use one in the winter months for my musk and sometimes she comes out of the water to bask not as often as the other turtles I have though. In summer time she is out in a huge inclosed pond and I never see her out of the water.. ever.. I think its a personal choice. Perhaps ask your vet what they think??? good luck



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