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The Arcadia is a T5 mounted about 12" above. The basking bulb is what is mounted lower. The estivating (if that is what it is) started while he was still in the enclosed enclosure. Temps in there didn't get below 80-85 during the day. Thanks

I am a frequent browser of the forums, just not much of a poster. Usually find all the info and answers I’m looking for by searching. I think or hope my tortoise is just summer hibernating, but wanted your opinion. I have had “Crash” for about a year now. Got him from Carol from here on the...

T5s are not compact florescents. T5 is the same as your T8 just smaller diameter.

JLMDVM Think you should be fine. I have one on my Russian about 15" from substrate. I'm new, but have been reading everything and anything I can. The T5 is just a better and more efficient bulb. I'm sure someone with more experience will chime in shortly.

Started contacting Carol a few weeks ago about a hatchling russian. She was very helpful with care and answered all my questions. Prepaid for a baby and she held it for me a couple weeks till I made sure I had the best possible habitat I could provide for our new little tortoise. Baby arrived...

Only connects when you login, but yes streaming would use up some data. No data caps for me though.

WYZE Cam. They have 2-Factor Authentication if your worried about hacking. I have several around the house. Not really worried about them at all.

Hello all I have been lurking and reading everything I can. My kids and me :) really want a tortoise. Thought I had everything researched and plans ready for a turtle table build this weekend. In my reading I have come across the insect issue mainly springtails that seem to occur to some or...