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Hi! I have a Russian tortoise who I’ve had for about 2 years now. I have gone threw about 3 lamps for her UV and Basking. I’ve been using the Zoo Med duo lamp fixture. The first one I had blatantly broke so I got a new one. With the second one, I noticed the heating bulb kept going out and I...

I have a Russian tortoise and I just checked that under her head lamp is 106. It’s that too hot? I can easily move it up but just wanted to be sure. I’ve read it should be 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks!

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Okay yes, thank you! She was already about the size of my palm when I got her. They said she was 6 months old but not sure how true that is. I will be sure to block the light in some way. I’ve noticed that she’s been less active lately and only wakes around to eat and sunbathe for about 2 hours...

Hi! Unfortunately, I cannot have her outdoors. I live in a 2nd story apartment with minimal light on the porch. What other ways do you recommend I keep in moisture?

I’ve had my russian tortoise for about a year now. She has lived without a cover on her enclosure because she’s never needed it. I’ve noticed that her soils gets dry quickly (cocoa coke). Even with a spray bottle it goes dry. I have to pour water in and mix it to keep it most for up to 3 days...

Okay thanks! I’ll try those options! Nothing with her lighting has changed. just the soil but she was so happy at first

Hey! Thanks for the reply 1. The temps are -warm side: 80 - 50% humid -cool side: 72 - 82% humid -basking: 93 - 45% humid -overnight low: 70 - 87% humid 2. UV light is 5.0 UVB 3. I have been watering everyday with a spray bottle. I do a hard spray or a mist. Today I added a lot more water...

Hi! I recently got a Russian tortoise and I’ve changed her soil now 3 times. Previous was top soil and it dried out so fast. She was not eating or soaking. I changed it to coco choir and she loved it for 3 days and I’ve been adding moisture (not enough. I will be adding a top to her enclosure...