Sorry. I don't know what you mean by 'he's been under sheets'
Could the member who told you to put a rock or stone under the light mean a flat stone for him to bask on?
Help!! I think coco is sick! ???
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Could the member who told you to put a rock or stone under the light mean a flat stone for him to bask on?
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This is a che but you also need a thermostat (e.g below) with it which will turn it off and on and to stop it getting too hot .
Be careful the towel doesn't get too hot and become a fire risk.
As Wellingon said you may need a better humidty and temp gauge - always better to have 2 to compare anyway.
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Crystallynda
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His noise is red..he got off the rock on his own and started eating!
I have him very little vitamin powder!!
Just incase! I have only given him like once or twice calcium!!
Crystallynda
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The towel was already removed no worries!
It was to bring his temperature back up! He want under the green thing!
I need to get him a bigger one! He just ate a little bit too before he went in!
Crystallynda
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Possibly yes! This stone is flat and a bit higher for him to get warm!
Temporary solution till I can get him either a bigger light or something!!he got off the rock all on his own and went to his food dish! That’s a great sign!!his eyes for some reason get big and white when he’s in cold water “water dish isn’t under light” or when he’s in a high humidity!!
All you need is some sort of plastic tub that you can up turn and cut a door in for him. Don't waste your money on expensive pet shop stuff. You could also change your dishes for 2 cheap terracotta plant saucers, one for water and one for food and sink them level with the substrate so that he can access them easily. If the water one is big enough for him to lie in he may self soak in should he want to.
Crystallynda
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Where do I get this at? Cause I have two lids that were washed before use for him!
I have a clay bowl for him to soak! I soak him first thing in the morning!
usually at the garden store.
Crystallynda
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Like a nursery or like Home Depot?
Watt not walt
Any garden centre or store that sells plant things (like Lowes?) will probably have plant saucers. They are shallow and not slippery.
The tub could be a plastic shoe box or any old food tub that's big enough.
Have alook at the Enclosures thread for ideas.
Crystallynda
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Sounds good! Thank you! I’m actually pretty good at improvising!
I’ll find something and post on here!
I can't think why his nose would be red. ?
A digital temp gun would also be beneficial for you so you can spot checks his 4 temps - basking temp, warm end, cool end. The other one you have should give ambient temp - if its accurate.
What is that pile of rocks in the habitat?
Crystallynda
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You guys have been great help!
Sorry for my panic...I have lost my pet reptiles in the past...”didn’t get enough information or education on how to care for them!” I only want the best for baby coco!
Crystallynda
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Me neither..unless he has a cold..but I’m doing what I can for his well-being!
Is there a vet on here we can speak too?
He went inside a mini somewhat dark hide just now!
Crystallynda
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For him to clime to his basking spot!
His light might be enough or it may be need to be lowered or something!!
I need to correct myself here, this description is pretty much completely wrong sorry. As temperature decreases, relative humidity often increases as a result of the air having less capacity to hold water vapour. An increase in humidity within the enclosure should not have a long term impact on overall temperatures, it might initially but not for long. I was second guessing myself straight away and spent a little time to refresh my memory lol. my excuse is it is very late here. but still apologies.
I honestly think your tort probably just needs a bit of time to adjust and maybe lower the light you have a little, if the temps dont increase then use a bigger light as discussed. Dont worry about too high of humidity, that isnt really a problem.
Crystallynda
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At the end of his enclosure it’s way to cold..and the humidity is high! Where should I put his thing at them? Or should I figure out his temp and humidity first??
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