UVB Lighting
Red-footed tortoises actively bask in hot climates and so naturally receive a high dose of UVB from the sun. ... Tortoises require UVB in order to synthesise vitamin D3 inside their skin. The vitamin D3 helps the tortoise to absorb calcium which crucial for bone structure and growth.
What temperature should a red foot tortoise be kept at?
Heating: During the daytime, red-footed tortoises should have a basking spot of around 90-95F and an ambient temperature range of 75-80F. At night, the lights should be turned off, and temperatures can safely drop to 70F.
What is the number one rule of light for Redfoot tortoise?
Light. Full-spectrum ultraviolet light is necessary for an indoor enclosure since your tortoise will not get unfiltered sunlight. Tortoises require UVB rays to synthesize vitamin D3.
