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My Pet Terrapin

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  • 17-10-2009 1:49pm
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    ann marie30
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    :p
    is there anybody out there that can answer this question
    do you know is it safe to keep a terrapin in direct sun light.
    THANKS


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    FAYESY
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    They need sun light! Do you keep them inside? If you do they need a uv light - they need sunlight to help them absorb calcium for good shell growth!


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    jen_23
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    yip exactly as fayesy said. We used to bring our fella outside for a bit on sunny days :D
    His tank was inside and his set up included the uv light.

    Are you asking if you can keep them outside in direct sunlight or inside by a window? I just ask as be careful having them near a window as it can encourage algae to grow faster meaing the tank will need to be cleaned more regularly to avoid it stinking!! :)


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    ann marie30
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    :) I forget to ask is it really necessary for my terrapin to have a uv light as i do not have one at the moment i just have him inside on the window ledge :o


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    jen_23
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    ann marie30 wrote: »
    :) I forget to ask is it really necessary for my terrapin to have a uv light as i do not have one at the moment i just have him inside on the window ledge :o

    Yes it is neccessary they can develop metabolic bone disease and pyramidding of the shell if they don't have UV light.

    Fayesy has already explained it - I've quoted her below
    FAYESY wrote: »
    they need a uv light - they need sunlight to help them absorb calcium for good shell growth!


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    RaeRae
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    Seriously.. Get onto some reptile boards and look at some caresheets quick.

    Sigh.


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    center15
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    ann marie30 wrote: »
    :) I forget to ask is it really necessary for my terrapin to have a uv light as i do not have one at the moment i just have him inside on the window ledge :o

    Glass blocks UV so even if they are in the sun they aren't getting any UV. And is that font really necessary??


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