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Well crap. Looks like I’ll be doing some shopping!

That’s a really good suggestion. I use a uvb/basking combo for when he can’t get outside during the day, but his tank is also in front of a window so he doesn’t actually need it for light. His CHE keeps things nice and toasty (he arrived in March with a respiratory infection and then a power...

Thanks! Tom mentioned in another one of my posts that I’m leaving him outside for too long each day, so I feel stupid for not thinking that the high humidity I’ve been maintaining in his tank only works if he’s actually in it, and not in the yard. ??‍♀️

Yeah. His humidity is high, he has a hide, I’m following Tom’s care instructions but I’ve had trouble getting enough soaks in lately. I’ve had some mobility issues that culminated in foot surgery so I’ve not been as good about getting him soaked as I should be. Clearly it’s starting to take a...

Awesome. Thanks!! I’ll make sure to do that. His inside tank is all set up with the right temps and humidity, I just thought that he would prefer to be outdoors if possible. I’ll be more careful about his outside time. Thank you!

Just making sure before I start feeling like the worlds worst tortoise mom.

I have a 9ish month old leopard who spends most of his time in a pen outside in the grass (I live in the south and it’s nice and warm all day). I’ll usually add a handful of extra food to his water dish (lettuce, dandelions, squash/cucumber blossoms, ROS, opuntia, etc) but he doesn’t often each...

He’s about the size of my palm. He definitely can’t climb out. I was just worried about him getting snatched up and eaten! But you’re right, there aren’t any hawks in my backyard so he’s probably fine. Thanks!

I plan on being outside but playing with my son over on the swing set and not watching the tortoise super close.

I made this outdoor box for my baby leopard but just realized that this screen may be an issue. It’s the kind of mesh screen that goes in a front screen door. Will this let enough of the good sunshine though did him to benefit from? Thanks!

Is the hanging light not enough? It’s a UVB/basking light bulb and I thought it would take care of the uvb needs. I have it on a timer to be on for 12 hours each day.

I can swap them out for smaller ones but unfortunately I only have smooth river rocks available right now. My son has a big rock pit in the back yard filled with these stones so I went out and grabbed a bucketful of the largest onesies, because I was worried the smaller ones might be an issue...

Added another hidey hole and some stones. Any other suggestions?

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I definitely can do that! Thanks!