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Thanks guys, just something that has been on my mind, thanks for the reassurance. I know its not ideal, but I struggle with identifying suitable wild plants to feed here in North East England. I usually feed a mix of Dandilion leaves and flowers, Broadleaf plantain and Ribwort, but yes, I...

Hi All, This is Puck, my Russian Tortoise. I'm a little concerned that his/her claws are getting a bit long. I've also noticed recently that there is quite a lot of 'smooth' skin on his/her rear legs - this may be completely normal and I've just noticed it and it looks a little odd. Any...

Thanks @Tom , this is all excellent information. Thanks for taking the time. I've been reading through this thread, which talks about UV levels in terms of microwatts. The light I have just ordered (Arcadia t5 12% 24w) quotes UV levels in terms of Index (8.5@12", 6.5@15", 3.8@20") Are...

Yes, I've been doing more reading and when I said UVA I should really have said heat and when I said combination I was referring to MVB. Thanks for the replies, the reasoning seems obvious when you know. More reading required ?

I am currently doing my research with the potential of getting myself a Russian Tortoise and am wondering about lighting. If you can get all the light you need from a combination bulb, why do most people choose to use separate UVA and UVB lights in their setups? What are the advantages of...