Temperature | |
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Tropical species | 80°F to 100°F (27°C to 38°C) |
Temperate species | 68°F to 95°F (27°C to 38°C) |
Semiaquatic turtles | Slightly lower range |
Humidity | |
All species | Varies by species; in general, humidity levels below 35% or above 70% may cause problems (depending on species) |
Photoperiod | |
Subtropical and tropical species | 10 hours (winter) to 14 hours (summer) |
Temperate species | 8 hours (winter) to 16 hours (summer) |
Light | |
All species | Ultraviolet (UV) and UVB: 290 to 320 nanometers |
Basking light: 50 to 75 watts at least 18 inches from basking area |