Recent content by SharronT

Hi I have a horsfield. Not had him long. I have some carpet moss left over from re-potting myou orchids. I wondered if it save for him? It's used for other reptiles .

Yes I am following them. I have a mercury bulb uv and uvb combined exo-terra sola glo. I'm monitoring temp and humidity. He has a cuttle fish in there. And access to shallow water. I have vitamin powder to dust his food. Being in the UK he hasn't been outside yet. I am in the process of building...

Thank you Tom. I have read through them a couple of times. The Russian I have was neglected by his previous owner so I want to do best by him. He is eating well, I am concerned about his eyes, one eye opens very slightly. The other is closed. I have been soaking him in warm water daily which he...

OK I will try that. Thank you. I've only had him a few days and want to make suse he is happy.

Thank you! I have sprayed the coir to damp it down a little. But didn't want it too damp under foot. I Ave some orchid bark so may add some too for an extra texture.

I have a Russian tortoise, he is currently in a table with organic coco coir...it seems to dry out very quickly and I'm not sure about the fine strands. Please advise me on what you use. Thanks in advance Sharron

Hi again!! I am back with another question or two. I have filled Bob's table with organic coco coir. I had to soak it as I bought it as a brick. It was only slightly damp when it went in. ...so now Bob's in there and his light is on I am guessing it's going to dry out..so do I need to spray it...

Thank you Lyn I have gone for the arcading bulb you have with a large dome. I have digital temp and humidity devices. I shall look into a CHE Thank you for all your good advice. I want it to be perfect before I collect Bob!

Great advice and information thank you. I've owned chameleons so used to calcium etc

Thank you :) there are a lot of conflicting stories and ideas online. Glad there is somewhere to turn to.

I used those for my chameleon. They were very reliable. I was thinking of a similar bulb for Bob!

I am looking for ideas for uvb/uvb & heat. As I'm in the UK my little chap will have an indoor and outdoor enclosure. I'm looking for the right combi bulb for a horsefield he's 2 years old. Indoors he will have a custom built wooden table. Thank you on advance

Thank you for your reply. What heat /light do you use? I'm browsing the Internet at the moment!

Thank you for all your welcoming comments!

Great thank you for all the info. ☺