Do red-eared slider turtles need a heat lamp to see at night?

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Can my red earedmslider turtle see in the dark it with my moot heat light? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Sliders see very well in the dark. They are mainly active during the day and usually sleep in the water at night. A heat lamp is not necessary unless nighttime temps drop below 65 F. In these cases, you can use a CHE (ceramic heat emitter that will provide heat without visible light.

Do red-eared slider turtles need a heat lamp to see at night?

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