This temperature also applies to red eared sliders.
Red eared slider heat lamp at night.
My favourite heating light.
The heat lamp should never be placed in such a way that your slider cannot get away from it if he wants to.
An extra heat source can help get your basking temperature there.
I have also seen many owners using an infrared heat lamp as night lamps.
As noted above you will only need a heat lamp if you can t get the basking temperature to at least 80 degrees fahrenheit.
I am a long time user of the exo terra swamp glo basking spot lamp.
Depending on your needs you can choose between the 50 75 and 100 watt options.
Red eared sliders should have a temperature of 82 to 88 degrees fahrenheit on the basking area and the tank temperature should not drop below 75 degrees.
These lights produce a red light with mild heat which is very good for new born hatchlings.
Do turtles need a heat lamp at night.
Red eared sliders being ectothermic regulate their temperature by the ambient temperature.
Do red eared sliders need a heat lamp.
It should range from 76 to 84 degrees fahrenheit.
If your slider wants to go to the other side of the tank and cool down he should be able to do so.
Those bulbs will last a long time and they will produce enough heat for your turtles.
In the wild they benefit from the presence of three elements of light that are provided by natural sunlight.
Infrared heat lamps are also effective for sick turtles as the heat helps the turtles to fight the germs.
Each one of these plays a role in your turtle s development metabolism and growth.