Turtles 101 — Page 4
Maintain Proper Water Temps
You will need a water heater. Turtles are cold-blooded animals and thus rely on external heat to warm up their bodies. It is very important to maintain proper temperatures to secure the health of our turtles. If the temps get too high or too low it can turn fatal.
Hatchling or sick turtle80 – 82 °F (26.5 – 27.5 °C)
Healthy turtle over 1 year old77 – 80 °F (25.5 – 26.5 °C)
Basking (dry land) area10 °F (6 °C) warmer than the water to entice the turtle to warm up by basking
Basking Area & Lighting
Make sure to have a basking area with a UVB light over it as well as a separate heat light.