turtle dock temp help plzz

[maxamus]

im setting up a turtle tank for the first time and i need a little info on the dock and where to place it and wot temp it should be do i need a basking lamp or is a uvb lamp enough any info would be good ty

 

[Pinkenbah]

There are two turtle books on this site that may be helpful...
http://www.reptilepublications.com.au/index.php?cat_id=2&pgid=4&rec=0

 

[mrdestiny]

Read the care sheet too
http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/articles/chelidae-by-craig-latta-71763
and search the archives

 

[puka777]

hi ive kept turtles before you can easily place the dock in the corner of the tank yes turtles need both basking light and uvb light. the basking light is to warm up the tempreatures and the uvb for theyre shell.