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I agree that letting her outside would be ideal but it’s not an option. I live on the 4th floor. My reply was a bit… dramatic…. Because I had a feeling every one was going to judge me for keeping her inside. I came here for advice because I want to do what’s best for her.

I understand and appreciate what everyone is saying. I live on the 4th floor so an outdoor enclosure is not an option. She doesn’t free roam. I take her out and let her run around under strict supervision only. I am trying to do what’s best for her which is why I came here for help with her...

I got Soup because I wanted her to be a part of my family....not an outdoor only pet. She loves attention....she loves hearing and seeing people and being inthe middle of everything. Even if I had a yard....her house would not be outside. She is my child. I love her and take amazing care of her...

Yeah.... I live in a condo. But please don't think she is negleted. She gets plenty of time out of her house everyday.

Hello, I have a 3 year old red foot who is growing like a weed! I was wondering if anyone in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area would be available to hire to design and build her an awesome house that will fit her as an adult. If anyone is interested I will take some photos of what I currently...

Hello and welcome! I have a redfoot so I can’t give advice on care but I just wanted to say that I totally felt the same way when I brought Soup home. Everyone has opinions and I thought Soup hated me for the first few months lol. He was 4 months old when I got him. I did not understand that he...

Mr. Soup is 7 months old now. The first photo was just a few days after I got him ( he was 6 months then). Anyone know what that line is across his shell? Is it a split scute?

I know this has been posted before but since the threads were so old I figured I'd start a new one. Does anyone know what the line is across the top of his shell? Is it a "split scute"? I've had Soup for a month now. I got him when he was 6 mths old and he already had that line. He is also...

He's beautiful!

Hello @ZEROPILOT ☺️ So nice to meet you!

Thank you for the info on the UV bulbs. I do have a Reptisun linear bulb so I will change it as soon as I get home. I have only had him 3 weeks so he should be ok right? All the information on here about the coil bulbs got me worried!

Thank you :) I've been reading about the coil UV bulbs and now I'm very concerned that maybe that is why he hides most of the time. I have one of those long florescent bulbs at home so I will change them when I got off work.

I live in South Florida and his enclosure is on an enclosed porch. His enclosure never gets below 65/70° at night. The plastic does not block out any of the UV. I was just using it to help keep the humidity in and make him more comfortable since he’s still shy.

I have a reptile humidifier with an electronic hydrometer. I cover half of the open part of his enclosure with plastic. The plastic covers are the long trays used under plants. I think he likes it because it also offers him more privacy.

Edit: his lights are now flat on top of his house.