kingsnake.com - reptile and amphibian classifieds, breeders, forums, photos, videos and more

return to main index

  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
International Reptile Conservation Foundation  
click here for Rodent Pro
This Space Available
3 months for $50.00
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Chondro . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Chameleon . . . . . . . . . .  Kentucky Reptile Expo - Apr. 12, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  St. Louis Herpetological Society - Apr 13, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  San Diego Herp Society Meeting - Apr 15, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - Apr 19, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 20, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 25, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Suncoast Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - May 01, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Southwestern Herp Society Meeting - May 03, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . 

do musk turtles need uv light or basking light?


[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Turtle Forum ]

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




Follow Ups:




[ Follow Ups ] [ The Turtle Forum ]