General Care Discussion :: Is it harmful to leave the basking lamp open 24/7?

[yalexy]

I was wondering if it is harmful for my RES hatchlings to leave the basking lamp open 24/7, to maintain the temp of 83-86F.

[rsour24]

i wouldnt leave the light on, RES sleep at night, and if the light is on constantly it would be like having no night time at all

i wouldnt wanna live like that, doubt a RES would eaither

[yalexy]

Just as I thought too. What do you suggest I can do to keep the basking area warm since our room is air-conditioned and can be really cold. I cannot adjust the thermostat since it only has an on/off option.

[steve]

You really need to put him in an appropriate tank with a submersible water heater.

[yalexy]

I do have a submersible water heater. My concern is the temp in basking area at night when I turn off the light. It can be really cold like 70-75F. Is that ok?

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Turtles dont bask at night, they usually sleep in the water. With the cooler temps he will sleep in the water like he is susposed to. Yes 70-75 is fine temps if he does deside to stay out of the water.

[yalexy]

thanks a lot for all the input! I noticed that ton-chan likes to sleep in the water while andie likes to sleep in the basking area. I so love them!