Is a few days without a UVB lamp dangerous?

emil_eriksson

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My heat lamp for my russian tortoise just broke and I have ordered a new one but it is a couple of days away.

I have a temporary lamp now (non UV) which only emitts a temperature of about 25°C (77°F) to the enclosure.

My question is; Will my temporary setup be good enough until my new lamp arrives in a couple of day. Will the lack of UV light and relatively cold temperature be harmful for my tortoise in during this time?
 

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He will be fine for a couple days without the uvb.
Maybe lower the light you have to get a basking temp of 90. They cant digest food without the basking temp.
 

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