It's a Dimming thermostat so it's not switching on and off constantly it's keeping a consistent temperature throughout the day so I was thinking after the 14 hours of that being on I could switch the bulb to the ceramic heater which I've now got. Sorry to keep firing back, I just want to make...
Ahhhh that's what that strange looking bulb I saw in the shop was. Brilliant, I'll grab one of those. Luckily I kept the receipt so I can exchange the red bulb for a CHE
Joesmum: sorry I wasn't questioning your knowledge just answering Boettgeri's question in regards to which tortoise we have. I'm very grateful for your help.
I have just gone out and got some different bedding that isn't so fine so it won't be able to inhale that until I get some of the...
I have also just read that stress can be a cause of this?
This would completely make sense due to the tortoise just being moved homes and also the fact that it's okay in the day once motivated.
Should I just make sure the table is nice and warm for it tonight and then let it do its own thing...
Thank you both for your input. The tortoise I was told is a spur-thighed tortoise.
What's classed as a baby? I assume due to the lifespan they aren't far off humans but apparently my one is about 2-3 years old, would that still need to be raised in an enclosed vivarium? Sounds like I need to...
Hi,
I have just purchased my first tortoise two days ago.
I built the table from scratch, 4ft x 2ft. On the left hand side is roughly a 1ft x 2ft inclosed home for the tortoise and the rest of the space is an open area for the tortoise to roam around.
I've filled it with Tortoise life...