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.
