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Thank you so much! I’m feeling a lot better! I feel guilty that he’s not been in a good habitat. So annoying that they set us up with all false information!

Thank you so much! It is definitely overwhelming but it’s a lot easier when people are sending links and pictures since the pet stores only carry improper housing.

How is this with a green house top?

Recommendations on the actual products? No one near us he closed chamber set ups. Everyone has terrariums.

We have a 6 month old tortoise in a 20 gallon open top tank. It was all that was available at the time of purchase. The bulb we were given at the time of purchase from the shop does not keep the tank warm enough. What watt and types of bulbs should we use? Any suggestions of which ones from...

Thank you so much! good idea! What temperature

Is this what you would use?

We are learning very quickly that the shop who sold us the tortoise had no idea what they were doing. Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you so much!!! I thought the paper towels was weird!

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!!! I will run out and get some! I thought it was weird to only use paper towels because I’m spraying them down all day and they don’t keep warmth in!

I have a 6 month old red footed tortoise. We were told to use paper towels at the bottom for a while to prevent aspiration. Is this the correct way? I’ve heard some people using different bedding but I’m not sure if it’s safe for such a young tortoise.