Recent content by Leothetort*2021

Good ideas which I had coleus plants at one point and of course he destroyed them LOL but someone told me that coleus was poisonous to torts? I might try doing some barriers substrates/hanging plants that is closer to the ground so he can eat and enjoy but not destroy and turn over. LOL. I do...

Yes agree re: visual barriers. I did have potted plants, but he plows them over. LOL. Might try mounding up some substrate and other barriers and do some hanging plants that are low just above his shell maybe. Humidity is an issue in the large space. Some one suggested a fogger? Not sure about...

the room. itself is 80. Ambient temperature inside varies from one end to another. Per sensors LED 81-83f, other end 79-80f and mid area 80F ground level. Room generally: as whole: 85-6 Elevated sensor /analog shows mid level temp hovering around 95 F in one corner. Humidity is a one of problem...

Hi All its been a while. I have a 3.5 year old Leopard tortoise that I have raised in a closed chamber since as a 2wk hatchling, as suggested on here with perimeters as suggested, he outgrew his enclosure of course. I converted a spare bedroom into a torty room . I'm asking all to the community...

Thank you Megatron's Mom :) He has 2 different basking areas that are 90-100, he has all the correct equipment just the biggest is since we moved him few months ago he is acting differently. But I may look into a greenhouse tent or a big heater for the entire room and keep door shut. Thanks for...

Thanks all for your responses RE: light. PHotos really do not show how bright. The room has 4 large (75W) LED bright lights plus 2 windows RE: Humidifier: This humidifer I have been using is not a regular humidifier. It is an Airvo2 which we use on our trach patients. It has controls for the...

First I apologize this is long but I waited and researched to the best of my ability before I jumped on here. I just don't know what to do here. Species: Leopard Tortoise Age: Got him March 2021: Weight 1.1 oz, 2" shell Todays Weight as of Sept 27 2023 8 lbs 5 oz. Shell: Length: head to...

WOW. I'm so glad someone else having this problem. I have done everything to get rid of them. Clean up after meals, wipe things clean on surface, changed food bowl etc. CLEANED out entire chamber with vinegar, water and wiped /air dried, and replaced with new orchard bark. YES i put new bark out...

I have read most of the older posts and newer post and still confused if it is ok to use the LED lights with a Leopard Tortoise hatchling. :). I have been giving 2 Professional LED Bar style lights that was to be used with an aquarium. One Bar light Diodes are/is Blue and the other is...

AWESOME THANKS AGAIN. I hope one day I will be able to contribute :)

Thank you Tom. I was just worried about the closed chamber having 80% Humidity causing problems with breakage of the CHE and flood. Enclosure is customized plexi/glass

Hi all . Building a new closed chamber for my Leopard tortoise. Enclosure is a 5' by 2' . Torty is 8 months old. My questions is the lighting fixtures. Do I have to use a "dome" style for the Che and or the 65W flood? OR can I just use the Ceramic socket only? I'm using the recommended T5 HO...

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Thank you appreciate all the info. Lots to learn here.

I seen those. I was wondering if those were ok. Thank you