Recent content by Midwesttort

One last question Tom. Just seeking clarification from all the info. Do I want to use a flood light instead of a basking bulb? Or both? I know I want the CHE for evenings only it sounds like. Right now with the foil and a heater going near it, the temp is at 80 on the basking side.

Hey Todd, is the flood lamp instead of the basking heat lamp or the UVB?

Is this for your indoor or outdoor enclosure? If in, what do you do for the flooring?

Hey Tom, I just ordered two smart enclosures for each tort but until they get in, will this be sufficient or is there something else I can do while I’m waiting? I thought about getting plexiglass cut at Home Depot for the top. What would you suggest for temporary? Thank you in advance.

I can use some help. Per the wise experience of Tom, I purchased a smart enclosure for my leopard hatchling. It’s not set up yet but this is what it will look like. Can you advise me on lighting? I read the thread and understand mostly but I’m confused on what a spot light is and what a flood...

Hey Tom, I’d rather know and have healthy torts than not and have...well. Okay, do you have any pictures of what you use or a link to something I can visually see? I appreciate the help and information. What you say makes perfect sense.

Im a new owner of 2 bay leopard tortoises. I have a 100w basking bulb and a Reptisun 10.0 UVB. I just removed it off its pole and placed directly on the cage as I don’t know how to get it warmer in there. I could use any help you can offer. We’re going out to get some sphagnum moss tonight.

New leopard tortoise owner

Our school received a new leopard tortoise hatchling yesterday. He is about two months old. Yesterday we assumed he would just want to sleep and be left alone after his long trip. I gave him a quick bath to try and re-hydrate him and then left him be. Today he is still not moving much and...