I am a long time user of the exo terra swamp glo basking spot lamp.
Red eared slider heat lamp at night.
It should range from 76 to 84 degrees fahrenheit.
Do red eared sliders need a heat lamp.
Infrared heat lamps are also effective for sick turtles as the heat helps the turtles to fight the germs.
As noted above you will only need a heat lamp if you can t get the basking temperature to at least 80 degrees fahrenheit.
Each one of these plays a role in your turtle s development metabolism and growth.
Uva rays ultraviolet a uvb rays ultraviolet b and heat.
I have also seen many owners using an infrared heat lamp as night lamps.
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.
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.
Like most reptiles when it comes to lighting red eared slider have very particular needs.
In my experience many red eared sliders sleep in the water at night.
Red eared sliders being ectothermic regulate their temperature by the ambient temperature.
In the wild they benefit from the presence of three elements of light that are provided by natural sunlight.
Do turtles need a 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.