i have 3 questions about terrapins here they are

1.Can two male terrapins live together? because i am getting another terrapin and i have a male now about 4months old and i dont want any eggs in a few years so i need to know this -.-

2.What type of UV light does a terrapin need.

3.Do terrapins need a certain water temperature i know they need a basking temp i have sorted that but what about a water temp?

please help me if you can

cheers

With turtles/terrapins and infact pretty much any living creature, including us humans, there are never any guarantees. In a large enclosure, with good quality water and a decent basking site two males could possibly live together, but there's also the distinct possibility that they'll fight, and you'll need to separate them. Would you be able to do that? Turtles don't need "friends" as it were, so unless you're prepared to have two appropiate setups, I'd say stick with one.

The most important form of UV for turts is UVB, apparently UVA can also be beneficial. What lighting do you have at the moment? Do you have a heat source over your basking area?

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i have a origanal tropical florecent bulb 11watt which came with the tank is that ok or will i need to buy a new bulb? i also have a good basking area which is suitable for it i just need to know if it needs a water temperature.

as for the male terrapins i have an old tank because i got a new tank yesterday but the old tank is small so should i just get none?

Terrapins need a full uv light and will need a basking spot to promote good health. Two males can live together IF their envornment is large enough. Despite some saying they aren't communial I would like to add that I have has 2 large girls in here of 22years of age who chose not to eat when they was separeated, one together no problems. Ours live in ponds and we have never experinced fighting but that maybe down to the f/m ratio and the space. Hope that helps.

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ok cheers ill get a full UV light will a natural sunlight lamp do?

it simulated the full UV spectrumof natural sunlight.
high light output.
produces exelent natural colors.

will that do?

as for the 2 males together the one i have now is 3-4months of age and i will be getting one around the same age(small) and its a 42cm tank wide and has a good basking point.

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Not sure what light you have at present, could you provide more details please?

As for your terrapins, it's difficult to sex when small so only time will tell. The tank size will probably do for a short time but you will need to upgrade as they grow.

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-.- yeah i figured lol.

at present i only have a tropical bulb at 11watt(not much........) so would the natuural sunlight lamp do or this D3 retile lamp?

this is the the reptile lamp has:
5% UVB for synthises and vitamin D3.
high in UVA light for behavioural content.
full spectrum lamp.
produces exelent natural colors.
nominal colour temperature 6500k CRI class 1A

any help theyre?

i have 2 males, but with 4 females...not sure 2 males would be ok, but i guess (im new to turtles since the summer) if it is ok....dont add 1 female! would fight for her

I'd recommend 10% but thats just me.... but yeah your on the right lines

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yeah i know males fight for dominance and to win females.... i just want 2 males and need advice on the lamp too