There are quite a few heat sources that you can use that do not emit any light. They include heat wave lamps, heating mats, under tank heaters and infrared heat lamps.
There are two good heat sources that can be used for box
turtles:
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Overhead incandescent heat lights
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Under tank heating pads
Or, you could use a combination of the two to provide your box turtle with great day/night heat areas.
As for the positives, halogen bulbs last a long time, are
very energy efficient and produce a lot of visible light. On the downside, this type of bulb does not
emit UVB light. The link below will lead
you to a good quality halogen bulb, where you can find more information.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18316
A primary heat source maintains the overall temperature of the tank, while a secondary heat source provides "hot spots" within the tank used as basking areas.
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