Recent content by Paul Runyon

I going to try and find soil in a few. Hoping to find some at either Lowe's or Home Depot. I have read post about people having trouble finding soil that is plain without additives. Anyone know the name of a brand from either of those two places? Thanks!

3 inches or so. Not sure of weight. Going to weigh him later when he gets a bath.

Happy New Year everyone! I bought two Christmas tree storage tubs. I originally thought about cutting a 1/3 off each tub and connecting it together to make one big one. However, I am now thinking I might put two holes in the side of each bin and connect them using ducting of some kind (bridge)...

I found a Walmart about 30 minutes from me that has them. Thanks Carol and BlackFoxSun!

Hi Guys, I am having an impossible time finding this Christmas Tree storage box. Obviously, I m looking to create a nice indoor enclosure. Anyone have a current link of a place that has this item in stock and can be shipped? I am looking to get two of them. I have seen them for $25-$35. Any...

I hope you are right Tom. However, I only see the color change on his head, his legs are still the same color. His head looks dark brown and really dry. Humidity is 90% and temps were perfect. Yesterday, I changed the set-up to try and see if there is a difference. I am trying deep bulb UVB (not...

I have read some of the threads about their torts turning color like mine is. It seems people think its the substrate staining or the UV causing burns. I would assume if my course coconut fiber was staining, his legs and shell would be stained too. So that leads me to believe that the lighting...

Thanks Yvonne! I was going to mention it to people, but being as new as I am, I figured it may have been figured out already. I was pretty impressed with myself lol. One suggestion though, get a medium think foam cover (1 inch or a little thicker). I picked the thinnest one (1/2 inch, I believe)...

Thanks everyone!

I live in Surprise, AZ (West Valley). I have a Sulcata hatchling.

I live in AZ. Lately, the weather has been in the 60's. By Thurs and Friday it is supposed to be in the 70's again. Since getting my hatchling a couple of days ago, I haven't had a chance to put it out in the sun yet. What is too cool for them? Could I take it out for a few with the weather in...

Thanks Tom. I have read a lot about temps. I have a raised area that is for basking, about 100 degrees. Mid tank is about 85 degrees and my cool side is 78-80 degrees. My humidity is about 70%, I am struggling to keep it at that. I know an enclosed take is better, but I don't have the money for...

The pet store sold me a bag of dry Bermuda grass for my hatchling. I know I am supposed to be feeding it grass, weeds, and flowers. However, I am still working on finding the grass and weeds. This week I am going to invest in the equipment needed to plant this stuff and grow it myself. Should I...

I have been doing a ton of reading on this site. I live in Arizona and grass is not easy to come by in my area. I assume I will be relying on "grocery store" food. Does anyone have any other ideas or helpful thoughts? Currently, I have tortoise pellets and a layer of Bermuda grass as a...