Heaters that hang on the side are not recommended because turtles can chew them and they are not safe. It is also recommended that your enclosure have a hood or screen cover so they can t climb out, but also so that you can mount a basking light. The basking light does not have to be of high wattage. A 25 to 40 watt reptile basking light is fine. It is important not to leave this on all day.
Some owners prefer only to leave it on at night when the temperatures drop.
Feeding is very important. You have to be careful not to feed too little or too much. Turtles have enormous appetites and you may find yourself spoiling him. You should feed very young turtles small amounts of food a couple of times a day. The diet of tortoises is mainly fruit.