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Hey! Thank you, you say the basking bulb or uvb only needs to be on for 4 hours? I’ve had them on for 12 hours despite fig not really being interested to take herself over to them x

Thank you so much for replying , when she sits under the lamp I notice the thermometers actually spike up to 36-38 as I assume she covers the sensor. I was worried that was too hot but I’m relieved it’s not. Okay! Good to know my tortoise table has a covered area but I did actually open the lid...

Actually I have had to get her out of her hide for a morning bath around 11am because she hasn’t got herself up the last two days. Yesterday she was active then took herself back to her hide at like 3pm for the rest of the night. This morning I gave her a bath and then placed her under her...

https://www.hermannihaven.com/comparing-hermann-s-tortoise-subspe Loved this article but just made me more confused!

Hi! I have rescued what I was told was a female western hermann. I think her shell is very unique and does not fit all the classic characteristics. Perhaps she is a hybrid? I find it all very fascinating so wanted to see if anyone wanted to chime in? She’s a pretty lady no matter what 💚🐢 Ps-...

Hey again! Yes I have read that it is potentially from lack of calcium in diet that has caused this. I know she has only ever had a combi lamp and fed mostly lettuce. I agree with the beak, if it was upper I’d give it a go myself but the lower jaw is so fragile I want to make sure a...

Hey guys! This is Fig my 5 years old rescue western hermanns girly. I knew upon rehoming her she does have a severe underbite. It does not impact her eating too much. I watch her whilst she is eating her weeds and aid her if she appears to struggle. Does anyone have and experience with a...

Wow this is beyond kind. Thank you for taking the time to write this, I will take my time to read through, Fig will be very grateful too I can imagine

Thank you for your advice, I will absolutely look to getting one in the future I shall set up an eBay alert. Thank you for your help

Hi Tom thank you for your help. Led light is no problem I can set one up. Am I right I’m saying a solar meter is £250-£300? I cannot at all justify this price at the moment. I always take the needs of animals very seriously but as this is a rescue situation I don’t have unlimited funds. I was...

Ps: this is a work in progress NOT complete set up yet and tortie is not living in this yet

Hi yes I have two they aren’t set up yet but you can see the, dangling over the walls of the table, I will secure the probe at substrate height. They have humidity sensor too

Hello! New member here. I am rescuing a female western tortoise and picking her up this weekend. This is a very temporary enclosure until her health is built back up from her neglect and we can build an outdoor set up. That being said, I have questions about where is best to fit my lights. I...