Recent content by Somewhathazy

My friend built a large insulated outdoor tortoise house but we haven’t set up lighting or heating yet. Would you mind sending a picture of what yours looks like?

No worries, Tom the Tortoise Legend! I appreciate you taking the time to respond!

Thank you! I purchased a "Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 HO T5 UVB Lamp" bulb in April but didn't start really using it until I brought him inside in September/October. This emits UVA and is the equivalent of the Arcadia t5 you mentioned, right? I have this (as well as the basking bulb) on timers set for...

I will preface by saying I am a new tortoise owner, my marginated male tortoise was found as an escaped pet last spring. He did great and thrived in his outdoor, 64 sq ft enclosure over the summer. Now it is winter and temps are very cold so he is inside until it warms up. I made the decision...

I live in NC and have these trees growing everywhere. I believe they are related to magnolia, which can be fed in moderation according to the Tortoise Table. My marginated tortoise loves eating the orange petals when they fall into his enclosure. I am wondering if the leaves are edible? Can’t...