Just wondering...I have read that before I think. Does it really? I have my snapper in a tank in front of the window (no it doesnt get to hot) and its enough light for my plants to grow....but no good uvb/uva since it goes through glass? Is it any kind of glas...or only the low E stuff??
Glass filters uvb/uva rays?
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Ive heard the same thing, and for the most part I believe it. If you think about it, it makes sense; we humans are quite sensitive to over-exposure to UV radiation, so its logical for most window glass to be made to filter UV.
I don't know what plants you have and nor am I any form of botanist, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that some plants probably do not require as much UV as many reptiles do. They mostly just need bright, visible light.
On a similar note, snappers really do not require as much UV as most other turtles, as they do not bask on a regular basis. So in your case, it probably doesn't matter much either way.
I suppose I'll take your word for it not "getting too hot" but I would implore you to make sure you're using a thermometer before you make such claims. Remember that reptiles are cold-blooded critters and their bodies react differently to certain temps. Whats cool for us, may indeed be too warm for them.
I don't know what plants you have and nor am I any form of botanist, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that some plants probably do not require as much UV as many reptiles do. They mostly just need bright, visible light.
On a similar note, snappers really do not require as much UV as most other turtles, as they do not bask on a regular basis. So in your case, it probably doesn't matter much either way.
I suppose I'll take your word for it not "getting too hot" but I would implore you to make sure you're using a thermometer before you make such claims. Remember that reptiles are cold-blooded critters and their bodies react differently to certain temps. Whats cool for us, may indeed be too warm for them.
Well the window is double pain and then theres the tank...so it probably filters out a lot. The plant is just hornwart...very hardy. Nope it dont get hot in there...it only gets some morning sun shining into the tank...rest of the time its just bright light.
Ok no temp reading today...or for the next few days for that matter. They are shutting the shutters on the windows now, getting ready for a possible hit from the hurricane. I am in Lafayette Louisiana and currently that is pretty much ground 0. Still a few days out but they getting ready over here just in case. I will get one for you tho....