Many thanks, that was very informative, particularly the tip about flood bulbs.
I think my years of volunteering at an animal rescue when I was younger have influenced my decision for wanting an adult. With cats and dogs, the cute babies always found a home fairly quickly and the adults would...
Ok, so I see a murcury vapour bulb will supply both heat for a basking spot and the correct indoor light? But it would need to be in a shallower dome to use that? What is the general opinion in using just the one bulb for both functions? And what is it about the deep dome that causes them to...
Thanks for the information Tom and Bambam, that’s very helpful. Is there a link to some of the abbreviations you are using (MVB, HO, CHE) because I’m new to all of this! I ordered the light fixture online so I guess as soon as it arrives I’ll be sending it back. Do you have any recommendations...
Thanks so much for the reply and welcome. I’ve actually not sourced out my tortoise yet but will be looking for one above 4” so that I am able to keep it in an open enclosure because, as I understand it, RTs smaller than 4” need to be kept in a closed habitat for humidity.
I’m curious as to why...
Hello there,
I’ll finally be getting a Russian tortoise (approx 4”) in the next couple of weeks and I’m in the process of setting up the enclosure. I have a question about heating and lighting- I’ve bought the Zoo Med Combo Mini Deep Dome Clamp Lamp Fixture and I’m wondering what are the best...