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I see. I will replace the UVB lamp as soon as possible. I’m thinking about the Zoomed t5 type. I didn’t know that bugs are springtails and they bring benefits. I want to keep them in the cage.😄 I got new knowledge thanks to you. I really appreciate. Thank you!

Hello! Thank you for your comments. I’m sorry my explanation is not enogth. I use three types of thermometer/hygrometer. A gage type one on the shelter, a digital one from SwitchBot on the top side of rack, and another digital one from Exoterra near substrate are set up in this cage. Look at...

I post additional overall photo of his/her cage.

Thank you for useful information! I'm using a open top cage but it is covered with plastic sheet whole of the rack. I'm planning to make a new larger cage for his/her growing. Today I checked my current settings as follows. Basking temp: 37℃ Overall day temps: 28-33℃ Night temps: around 28℃...

Amazing! There are a lot of pictures. It's easy to find out products not to buy. So we can catch up quickly. Thank you!

Thank you for your reply. I see. It doesn't depends on the species. I guess many people here have actually experienced it.

Thank you for your advice! I have already changed it to CHE. Have you ever experienced acctually what I saw as your own tortoise? I understand that we should not take any risk. I want to know how often does it occur as my personal interest.

I’ve been keeping a yearing leopard tortoise for six month. I saw him eating the substrate this morning. The substrate is Zoomed Repti Bark. I had never seen such behavior so far. A few days ago I set up a Zoomed Red Bulb in his cage for additional heating. So I suspect that the cause is the red...

Thank you for your advice. I think I have found a solution, so I will try installing a incandescent light bulb.

I confirmed the size of target lamp and lamp socket with hood. It seems that lamp socket with hood for sell is too big to fixture my target incandcent lamp. Also I want to use the lamp socket which is easy to adjust heiht. On the other hand, I found my current clip type socket has two holes...

Thank you for your kind advice. I would like to get a lamp socket that can be hung and has a hood. There seems to be few options in Japan. It's a little expensive but I might have to buy it.🥲 Is the bulb base of the Zoomed lamp dome made of ceramic...

Thank you for reply! I’ve seached the attachment to fix lamp I can buy. I understood I can use both normal type and reflex type(flood type). For normal type I think I can get alminium dome like this: For reflex type is there no problem to use clip stand like this? I thought I didn't need an...

Following is the nomal type. [Features] ●A bulb with a white paint applied to the inner surface of the glass bulb that has excellent light transmission and expandability. ●Produces soft light with little glare. ●The most popular bulb for general lighting. [Specifications] ●Manufacturer...

@Tom Thank you for your reply! I'm glad to talk with you. I would like to use normal type with alminium deep dome. What's happen if there is no deep dome? Lighting and heating efficiency could get worse, right? It is written that reflex type has 60° beam angle and it is used for spot...

I've found that incandcent light bulb is best for basking lamp on this forum. I'm planning to change zoomed basking lamp to incandcent light bulb. Fortunately incandcent light bulb is available in Japan. According to the shop site there are several shape type of bulb. Which one is better for...