Habitat - Indoor :: Can my turtle get sunburned from mirror tint?

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Post Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:24 pm   Can my turtle get sunburned from mirror tint?

I want to mirror tint my plexi glass basking area. Mainly to block UVB rays but I also think it will make my turtle feel safer while basking. Can the reflective tint cause him to get sunburned?

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Post Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:40 pm   

I dont think a turtle will get sun burnt, i think they will go in the water before they get TOOO Hot
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Post Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:12 am   .

If you are using an fluorescent uvb light it wont happen,until you put it 1/2 inch from his nose.
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