Recent content by Harvey_Vladimir

I'm sure of specific dimensions because he'd have to stay in my bedroom. If I buy or make one out if wood, won't it mold and be very difficult to keep clean?

Does anyone have suggestions on where to buy/how to build a larger structure? Dimensions???

Yes it has a screen. I think the heat lamp is 100W and I'm not sure about the UVB bulb.

Should I get an additional heat lamp to increase the temperature?

85 is his basking temp, at night it's probably around 70.

I changed the lights about a month ago and temp is around 85. 🐢 Samantha (RT: Harvey)

When I got him no one was able to tell me his age, but I've had him about 3 years. I feed him a variety of greens, mostly: endive; kale; collards; chicory; and escarole. 🐢 Samantha (RT: Harvey) [hr] Yes I have both a heat and UVB lamp. I give him fresh water every day. He goes through...

Are you supposed to bathe a Russian tortoise? I brought mine to a vet who technically treats reptiles but doesn't really specialize so she wasn't much help. I've read a lot of articles that the RT hibernates, but I still always get really nervous when mine does. He stops eating and basking for...

Hi, everyone. My name is Samantha and this is my first post :) I have a Russian tortoise named Harvey (hence the username) and I'm so excited I found this forum! It's been so helpful already!