Things to look out for in a good heat lamp for tortoise wattage.
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But there are multiple types of heating lamps and the one you need depends of what kind of.
Lighting namely uvb is one of the most important parts of any baby tortoise setup or habitat.
Tortoises are cold blooded animals and they need the heat to regulate their body temperature.
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So every tortoise will need a heating lamp.
Yes every pet tortoise needs a heat lamp.
5 best heat lamps for tortoises.
Using a blacklight bulb instead of an incandescent at night will keep your tortoise s days and nights regulated.
Since they don t always have access to the sun a heat lamp is needed.
The major difference between heat lamps is their wattage.
Desert tortoise species or tortoise breeds require more uvb exposure than forest species for example.
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Most heat lamps come in wattages of 50 75 and 100 watts and these are ideal for different tortoises depending on the number of tortoises you have their size their heat demand and the size of the enclosure.