Cloud B Twilight Turtle

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I tried using the room light, I tried using a couple of lamps that I had around the house, and they were OK, but they were definitely not great. So in the end I decided to try a light that was designed for this. So even if a normal light can work OK, a light that is made especially for this definitely has its own advantages. Don’t Forget the UVB Light Substrate: The substrate you’re using should be appropriate for a box turtle. Coconut coir and sterilized topsoil can work well. This mixture can help maintain humidity and provide a suitable environment for burrowing. Without UVB light turtles (as well as humans and many other animals) wouldn’t be able to get the proper amount of Vitamin D which can lead to improper bone growth, metabolic bone disease, softshell, shell rot, and many other bad things. Turtles need two types of light, one that will provide UVB rays, and one that will provide heat. You can’t have a proper turtle tank without those two types of light. But do they also need to be on during the night?

Vocabulary: Sensory details, Connections, & Colors--"Twilight" "Amber" "Blue" Green" "Constellation" "Shell" "Head" Legs" "Tail" "Belly," "Fuzzy," "Smooth," "Hard," "Soft," etc.I’ve used a lot of different types of bulbs and tubes over time to light my turtle’s basking area. Here are some of my favorite bulbs and tubes that I’ve used. Unlike the Homestar Planetarium, Twilight's stars do NOT move, and he has just eight constellations; however, these features were fine for our purposes---a simple, comforting product to encourage a little one to go to his own room for wonder, rest, and sleep. While this would be a lot of money to pay for a night light ordinarily, it is a bargain for what amounts to a nighttime friend that helps reduce the scariness of the dark. My wife and I originally got this for our daughter, but find that we use it as much if not more. Another great thing is that it won’t get damaged as soon as a couple of drops of water hit it. In the past, I used lamps that would stop working as soon as a drop of water hit them, but this one seems to have no problem with this ( but this doesn’t mean that you should drop it inside the tank and expect it to work just fine after that).

So turtles don’t really need a night light, but if you really want to see your turtles during the night you can always move the tank to a naturally lit room, or buy a special night light for turtle tanks. Removing Twilight from the box was easy--not frustrating as some toys are today with all their many plastic twist ties, and activating Twilight was even easier. :) He came with a clever story to tell, and he was prepared to shine his lights for eager eyes. He wasn't too heavy for a child to hold or too big to overwhelm; his size was just right. The guide booklet's information was fun to read, and it enhanced the creative and educational aspects of the toy. Easy-to-find and easy-to-use buttons make the turtle accessible to various ages and stages. All three light colors seemed pleasing to our eyes--with the amber one being the dimmest / most restful, the blue being in the middle of intensity, and the green / emerald being the brightest. Thus, the user can modify his / her starry night for various "moods" of slumber, which is a feature that we liked. This does not plug in to the wall, which I like, actually, for safety reasons when leaving it alone in my daughter's room. It is one of the few items we have that I actually don't mind getting batteries for. In any case, it lasts a long time using quality AAA batteries - over a month of nightly use in our case. It is about 12" long by 8" wide by 4" tall. approximate measurements These also come in sea turtle and ladybug variants. One additional cool thing is that the stars are actually patterned as constellations, which project on the ceiling... yes, just like in a planetarium. The device comes with a paper guide explaining which ones they are so you can identify them. Serious astronomy geeks make note: I don't think what projects is an exact scale replica of the night sky, but it is close enough in my view to use as an instructional guide for tiny astronomers-to-be.Thermoregulation: It’s essential to provide a temperature gradient within the enclosure. This means having a warm basking spot at one end and a cooler area at the other. Ensure the turtle has the option to move to a cooler area if it feels too warm. Those kinds of bulbs also produce some heat, which makes them great for juveniles who need more heat than adults, but they can’t replace a heating lamp which is essential for all turtles, regardless of their age. Naturally Lighting the Tank During the Night