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do musk turtles need uv light or basking light?

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Posted by meretseger on May 05, 2003 at 06:29:22:

In Reply to: do musk turtles need uv light or basking light? posted by oid on May 04, 2003 at 22:43:10:

Mine never come out of the water, although they have the opportunity. They also are growning well without a UV light. I have a common musk (Sternotherus odoratus) and a giant musk (Starotypus salvinii). I've seen common musks kept in traditional aquariums with fish, but I have to admit it was at a petstore (for several months, though). However, UV may have some benefits and can't hurt. Some types or individuals may bask more than my guys.

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