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I’m currently using an incandescent 65w bulb. I have the inkbird temperature controlled but because it’s summer I’ve unplugged it.

I have a question in regards to the basking light. It’s been really hot in so cal lately and my enclosure has gotten up to the 90s even with ac running. Is there another lightening I can use to keep the temperature a little lower?

Thank you all for the responses. I am now trying to figure out how to keep the setup more humid as the plexiglass is not working. It's a little frustrating to do so much research and prepping prior and still failing at it. =(

Thank you so much for the offer!!!! I really appreciate it. I will reach out to you if needed. And yes, the enclosure is portable. It's a rubbermaid bin.

I have three questions: 1) My tortoise Pebbles seems to have gotten a bit bigger in the 2 months that I’ve had it. Pebbles went from 2.5 inches to 3.25 inches. Am I feeding it too much? 2) I’m leaving for 10 days in April and wanted to know if anyone knows if a reputable pet sitter in the...

@Tom the humidity level won’t stay at 70. Can I add top soil to the cypress mulch to retain more humidity? Pebbles poops everyday during the soak but how would i know if it’s peeing or not?

Thank you so much for the helpful information. I removed the moss. It was what the breeder told me to get. I actually went out and bought a piece of plexiglass to place on top so that the heat and humidity can be kept in. My house is old so at night it does drop to 59. Would I still set the...

So our baby tortoise is finally here. My daughter named it Pebbles. It was hatched on 9/20/22. Right out of the box after it's soak it roam around the enclosure and started eating. I have a CHE for it at night so the enclosure fluctuated between 65-75. I have a humid hide but it rather bury...

Im in the San Gabriel Valley area. I just ordered a pack from Amazon. If this doesn't come through. I'll let you know. Thank you so much!

Thanks @Tom for your review and your advice! I live in Los Angeles and the only incandescent light bulb I could find are the food heat lamp ones which are 250W. Is there something else you would recommend?

We will be getting our baby Russian tortoise Tuesday. I set up this 45 gallon tote with a 80 w powersun mvb for the basking area and a Che for the humid hide. Is this setup okay? Also I have the thermometer humidity gauge. I know the humidity probe goes in the humid hide but where would I...

Okay, so after hours and hours of research on here, YouTube and the internet. I feel like I have narrowed it down to what is needed. Can you please let me know if I'm missing anything or if there is anything wrong with what I listed? I was referred to torkstork by Carol from this forum and...

Thank you so much. So do you have a Russian as well? How would I know who is a breeder on here? How big is your enclosure for your tortoise?

Thank you everyone for the advice and information. I would love to adopt a tortoise or buy one off of craigslist but I'm afraid that it may be sick and with my inexperience I wouldn't notice. I suppose adopting from here wouldn't be bad since it would be from a knowledgeable person. Or I would...

Hi, I’m a complete newbie to having a tortoise as a pet. I’ve had red ear sliders for years since I was 7. I never thought that I would want a tortoise but after visiting a reptile zoo and following down the rabbit hole of tortoise research I think I’m in love. I live in so cal so the weather...