Recent content by Justin81

It seems to be mostly in the eye area and I've really only noticed it when I have been soaking him. It's really weird.

I appreciate your input! I've been using a quality laser thermometer as well as those stick on gauges to monitor the temps. I live somewhere quite hot, very similar to Las Vegas (a few degrees cooler).

Sulcata, we've had them for about a week but young (2-2.5 inch) Breeder from California Southwestern Utah Anywhere from 1-5 hrs (or more) Warm side- 90 Cool side- about 72-73 Basking- about 100 overnight- 72-73 Maintaining night temps through household temperature.

Would having coil-type lights in part of my house possibly be bothering him and that's why he keeps rubbing his eyes? I was aware not to use the coil lights for their enclosure but I hadn't thought about the general lighting in my house causing problems. Any input out there?

I have not checked the inside of his mouth. Is there a proper way of doing that?

Trying to keep my temps within the range that Tom suggests. Don't have a humidity meter (yet) but I'm keeping their hide humid with moss and misting their enclosure when it seems appropriate. Soaking them daily for about 20 minutes (or more). Substrate is organic top soil with coco mixed in...

I've read a lot of Toms stuff already. Really good info! Thanks wellington.

One of my babies keeps rubbing his face against his front legs, like there is something there irritating him but I can't see anything. At first I thought something may be bothering his legs so I've gently scrubbed them with a new, clean toothbrush hoping that would dislodge or clean off whatever...

New tort owner from Southern Utah! We've had our 2 hatchling sulcatas (Buttercup and Westley) for a little over a week now.