Unfortunately, I can state for a fact the tortoise is more than two years old, the size was from poor caretaking practices by the original owner. This is why I care so much; as some years have most likely been shaved off the lifespan of the little guy. Will double the size of the outdoor...
Okay, thank you, for an outdoor enclosure does 8 feet by 4 feet by 2 feet suffice? Is a week too long to wait for the swelling to reside? Again, the tortoise and I really appreciate all the helpful information
The biggest I was able to build right now due to housing space was 5.5 feet long 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall. By the end of the year, I should have a way bigger outdoor one available. It should be done by the end of the day. I ordered the t5 kit, the greenhouse pop-up, the heat emitter, and the...
Wow, a lot of great information I had not heard of from the people I was taught. Will be making all necessary updates tomorrow. Do you know by chance of the base (looks like wood) of the enclosures on the thread was hand-built or store-bought? I can not tell.
Will get the biggest I can, this will be for an indoor enclosure with the pop-up greenhouse. Also, I see the flood bulb you mentioned, would 100 watts be sufficient? It is by Arcadia, any idea how to set up the long UVB bulb? I notice the floodlight does not emit UVA, would I need another bulb...
I dont know if my other reply posted but would these be enough? I can make the changes tomorrow morning, including getting a thermometer and gun. Also how would i attach the tube bulb in the current enclosure? Would i just put a top on it? Or do i need a whole new enclosure.
1. fluorescent UVB
2. flood bulb
3. ceramic emitter
I have attached files of all three, how would I set up the long bulb in its current state as it is 36 inches long the bulb is 22"? Closed chamber? Would that mean just putting any kind of top on? As I have mentioned I care about it and can...
I have the slightest idea unfortunately on temperature I would say the overall temp high 80s mid 90s basking right underneath the bulb at the higher end. I don't have a thermometer to check temperature or humidity but I do spray multiple times a day. I have attached the bulbs I use. I use...
When I first noticed it struggling with the massive stone I did see something else and the other person with me assumed that but there were never any bodily fluids or anything close to that so I assumed dead skin or urate.
36x18x16 is the size of the enclosure tank. The grocery I go to does not carry escarole or endive but I seriously do not mind having to drive a reasonable distance if that is what is needed. I will try other surrounding stores to check for the rest. So no hay or grass? I have always fed the...
Thank you for responding, I do appreciate it. I do soak them every day for 30-60 minutes two times to be exact and soak their pellets in water before feeding. Active tortoise. I stopped giving cucumber because I read it had no nutritional value but did not take into account that it helps with...