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    Finding a heat bulb in the UK - advice needed ASAP

    Thank you, did you find that they have lasted you well? Ie, not gone out after a week?
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    Finding a heat bulb in the UK - advice needed ASAP

    Would this heat lamp do the job? https://www.lamps-on-line.com/par38-240v-80w-flood.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzN-vBhAkEiwAYiO7oCg9t1BLZ6HEdH7vLAgFyCLCKRtTZHBXnp9Wiv_ha00FOvLA8pD1AhoC5XUQAvD_BwE My bulb keep going and every CHE I've bought recently stops within a week and the latest one...
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    Burmation Advice

    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...
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    New bulb

    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...
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    New bulb

    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...
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    Can someone identify these?

    Thanks both, so the spikey weed coming out of the cracks in the pavement is dandelion and good? Thanks again
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    Can someone identify these?

    Hi, could someone identify these plants and let me know if they’re safe for a Russian
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    Light fitting for uvb

    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 :)
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    Light fitting for uvb

    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?
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    Lighting Vs temperature

    Thinkning about buying the same Arcadia D3 UV Flood bulb for my one year old indoor Russian tort in the uk, was it okay in the end?
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    Light fitting for uvb

    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...
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    Russian poorly tort

    Is the above okay?
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    Russian poorly tort

    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?
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    Russian poorly tort

    Would you be able to send me a link to a tube light and fixture? im having a look but im certain I will buy the wrong thing or incompatible things
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    Russian poorly tort

    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...
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    Russian poorly tort

    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
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    Russian poorly tort

    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...
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    Russian poorly tort

    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...
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    Recommendations

    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
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    Recommendations

    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...
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