I have a ceramic IR emitter that goes into the dome. This https://www.chewy.com/galapagos-geotherm-ceramic-reptile/dp/1601534. The electricity cost isn't really a big concern, it was more so a thought. Primary concern is making sure the tortoise has what it needs to be comfortable and thrive...
Appreciate the detailed information. Truly thank you. So it seems like I have a good UVB lamp, though mine may be a little high up. My tank is 20 inches high and I have about 2-3 inches of substrate inside. Essentially a 24 quart package of coco coir spread out. This one seems to like to dig...
Reptisun T5 H0 36’ UVB lamp which I leave on 9am – 9pm. I had read that T5 wouldn't put out enough and a T10 would be required. I've read that it should cover 2/3 of the tank, that it should only be in the same area as the basking light, that it should be on with the basking light, that it...
Do you just put live earthworms on the plate and hope they don't wiggle off?
It's actually out eating right now. Had a couple cucumber slices and is currently chowing down on some mushrooms. Hoping to see it eat some greens too but I'll take what I can get. It's only been here since Wednesday...
> tortoises like many other species burrow to cool down
This may explain why it's been burrowed in the hideout on the cool side the last day. I'm planning to soak it today so I'll get this removed and swap in the ceramic heat plate I got while it's chilling it its bath.
Def going to start my...
Hey there! New tortoise owner. Fully under prepared. I was in a local small business pet shop picking up supplies for my pup and saw this little guy (or gal) in a tiny tank looking sad and thought "surely I, someone who has done zero research into tortoises can provide a better home for this"...