John J's latest activity
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John J replied to the thread Basking Rock Heat Up Times.That natural phenomenon process of heating makes total sense to me and the rock is indeed the ambient temps of the morning which is... -
The basking rock is not "cold" in the mornings. It is the ambient temperature of the enclosure, which is always ideal for your tortoise...
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John J replied to the thread Basking Rock Heat Up Times.Thank you for making me feel better about it haha! I'm trying not to be neurotic over it but I do obsess over their well being and...
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I think it is awesome that you are obsessing over the details of how best to care for your tortoises. It's that sort of thoughtfulness...
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John J replied to the thread Basking Rock Heat Up Times.Just for clarification too I understand basking is not done from the ground temp but rather from the ambient temps. So in that regard...
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John J replied to the thread Basking Rock Heat Up Times.I will do some adjusting because the stone gets just below 100 like at 98, the temp gauge when I baked it on a block as high as the...
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Don't worry about the temperature of the stone. That is not what it is there for, and it doesn't matter. Set your temperature by placing...
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Does anyone have information on how long a basking rock should heat up optimally? I am experimenting with three different stones, slate...
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That's wonderful. Happy that Penelope is doing well. And you are not driven crazy with Jumanji horrors lol
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John J replied to the thread Hundreds of Gnats.The plants are doing good and standing tall after getting uprooted and than transplanted and watered. I didn't actually see anything in...
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Congrats, John! Well done! Well done! So happy for you and your torts. How are your youngsters taking it? How are the plants in...
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John J replied to the thread Hundreds of Gnats.That is true. I feel more equipped now at least, thanks for all the advice and perspective again as usual lol!
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No sir. The battle is won. That war will rage on forever... :D
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The material the soil is made of is literally detritus. Food for detrivores. It was a Phorid fly smorgasbord up in there!
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John J replied to the thread Hundreds of Gnats.All plants were quarantined and soaked in a small hydrogen peroxide and water mix at a ratio of 1:4, and I got some UV bug zappers. For...
