I’ve had my tort for 2.5ish years now and he is around 3/4. I have previously not burmated(?) them before as I am first time owner, so just ensured the temps all year round as didn’t want to risk him not waking.
I will soon be moving and there is discussion over the cost of heating the table...
Thanks @Tom and @Markw84
a lot of the bulbs marketed as reptile bulbs from uk retailers are either halogen or coil or mercury or spot bulbs that have a lifespan of a month tops.
googling the a type bulb 60 w showed this...
Hi,
looking to decrease wattage of my heat bulb as I think it’s too high at 100w.
it’s almost impossible to find incandescent flood bulbs in the uk. Would the below be okay to use...
I am going to get a frame around the enclousure built to mount all the lights too as they are a bit makeshift at the moment.
Thanks for your help, saved me loads of money :)
Is this the one? https://www.internetreptile.com/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-22in-24w-desert-12-uvb/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy6T1BRDXARIsAIqCTXp1QVTNvgkX9TkvFjzBd6vWd8N23yzbvQqZt6t3S9rnUfJfgBNWLvwaAo1pEALw_wcB#fo_c=2683&fo_k=b1db0d8ae5a0c051c65198b4728782d2&fo_s=gplauk
Also is 12% ideal for Russian tortoises?
Hi,
I have a che and basking spot bulb but need a ubv tube light for my 1 year old Russian tortoise.
Would anyone recommend this one? https://www.reptilecentre.com/arcadia-d3-uv-flood-55w-compact-12-uvb_p31234916.htm
If not please could I be recommended a tube uvb flood light & fitting for...
this is all starting to make sense now lol.
As Im in London, Walmart is unfortunately not an option.
I was thinking about getting this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001HW7ZS0/?tag=
With this bulb
is this appropriate and is this big enough for a one year old Russian?
Hi would you be able to show me what you have just so I can understand a bit better.
So the 65 watt flood bulb would be for the basking spot and the uvb aspect? So the basking spot is meant to be for light and then the ambient temps of 85 will come from the CHE ?
And then the che running too...
Okay thanks I’ve moved the probe to the cool end.
I have already got a heat only bulb coming soon so I will buy a sepearate uvb bulb, could you recommend a tube light and fitting preferable on amazon? Sorry for needing all this hand holding
I’ve tried to move the thermostat reader to under the lamp and set it to 85 but that it making my light flicker or turn off completely. As I’m using a bulb that produces light and heat for daytime, is there any way to make sure the light doesn’t completely turn off. Or is it accaeptable for the...
I have made all the alterations.
Humidity is very high (88) and so perhaps without the constant heat at night too, that’s probably what made him sick.
I gave him a soak this morning (still no poo) and then put him back infront of his food but he hasn’t eaten it, he instead had a little...
No problem, thinking of using this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018K82UQU/?tag=
Is there anything you would recommend to use as a humidifier and humidistat?
Thanks
Hi,
I want to make a few alteration to my Russian yearling torts habitat to make him happier.
I have read the care sheet but wasn’t to get approval of my choices from experienced owners before purchasing.
I like in the uk and am looking for the quickest delivery and high quality.
For a...
Hahah sorry if I didnt make sense it’s this bulb :https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00U8N9FZ0/?tag=
I have read the care sheet and will adjust accordingly, I will update you in a couple days as to his condition (I hope you don’t mind lol)
Really appreciate the help
Activity wise, he wakes up in the morning, might come out of his hide, I’ll bath him and then put him under the lamp where he stays for a while. I’ll then put out his food and he will eat, maybe have a little drink then go back to bed for the day really, is that okay?