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I do not have a solar meter 6.5 yet. I am going off of memory here as I am currently at work. I believe my uvb is mounted 16-18 inches above the tortoise, I know it is at least 16 inches. It could be a little higher than that. The basking temp comes from a temperature probe that stays right next...

I believe it is a 75w spot bulb. I got it from my local Walmart after the previous bulb blew. My uvb comes from an arcadia t5 14% bulb.

I am using an incandescent heat bulb. I will get a lower wattage bulb to lower the peak temp a little.

Hello everyone, I got my first leopard tortoise back in April and wanted to get some opinions on its growth. I'm not new to tortoises, but this is my first baby and my first leopard. It weighed about 57 grams when I got it and now weighs around 82 grams. It has a good appetite and eats a mix...

Nice read. I love the enclosure.

Went out to check on Vladimir today and he was looking majestic.. just wanted to share.

I have been following your guide as close as possible. I appreciate your help!

Thank you! I will check them out.

Hey everyone, I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’m looking to get a South African leopard tortoise (pardalis pardalis). I already have a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure set up based on Tom’s guide, and I also have a 4x4 outdoor enclosure ready for warmer days. Does anyone know of any reputable...

Hello everyone. I currently have a Russian tortoise and a Eastern Herman's tortoise. Both live outside all year in north Georgia. I am wanting to get into some other larger species that could at least live outside for spring and summer. Any recommendations?