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Sulcata tortoise heat lamp.
Things to look out for in a good heat lamp for tortoise wattage.
So every tortoise will need a heating lamp.
But there are multiple types of heating lamps and the one you need depends of what kind of.
The major difference between heat lamps is their wattage.
An african tortoise the sulcata tortoise lighting requirements are similar to most desert species of tortoise.
Tortoises are cold blooded animals and they need the heat to regulate their body temperature.
Lighting namely uvb is one of the most important parts of any baby tortoise setup or habitat.
Yes every pet tortoise needs a heat lamp.
Since they don t always have access to the sun a heat lamp is needed.
Reptisun mini compact fluorescent uvb by zoo med.
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.
The heat lamp should be connected to a thermostat for temperature regulation.
5 best heat lamps for tortoises.