3411. Temperature and ultraviolet light for red-eared sliders

Jan 29, 2019

Hatchlings   26-27 deg C   (78-80 deg F)
Adults          24-26 deg C   (75-78deg F)

Singapore annual average temperature  in 2015  28.3 deg C,  2016  28.4 deg C. (Meterorological Service Singapore).

Fully submersible water heater if temperature is less than 75 deg F.  But these heaters are not reliable. Needs to monitor the water temperature

"Death zone" - temperature too cool for normal behaviour and not cold enough for hibernation. More susceptible to illness if the condition is not corrected.

Some ultraviolet (UV) exposure is important for Vit D production in the body
Calcium supplement is needed for good bones and shells

If the slider is sick -  raise the body temperature to the high 80 deg F and low 90 deg F.
E.g. (85 deg F = 29.4 deg C,  95 deg F = 35 deg C). 



Young ones   diet  50:50  Protein based and vegetables. Red-headed lettuce said to be best veg.
Old one                 25:75.  Feed every other day.
Bask under the sun. Turtle pellets and vegetable and calcium source.