I’ve had my Hermann since fall 2022. He’s 2 1/2 years.
His enclosure is 4ft by 6ft. Tha basking temp is generally 82-85 F and other parts of his enclosure a little cooler. He has a diffuser filled with water that serves as a mister and a water dish/dinner plate he can crawl through; I spritz...
Thanks so much for all the advice. The uv is not shining through any plastic. I wasn’t sure about the height.
Yes we live in a very dry climate especially in winter.
Do you think it’s too dim? I could add this thing called a happy light that’s supposed to simulate bright sunlight.
The enclosure is 3x4. I admit a little on the small side but he’s not pacing the walls so I guess he’s ok.
The uv is 9 inches from the top of his shell.
The previous owner fed him lettuce with occasional fruit, I’m having a hard time persuading him to expand his diet.
I monitored that for a few days and it’s ok, I’m able to touch that lamp with my bare hands. It’s more the ceramic heater that is hot but it’s far enough away to be safe. Eventually I want to get plexiglass but it’s ridiculously expensive.
Here is a picture of My hermanns enclosure.
65w floodlight on during daytime
LED daylight
Ceramic heater-always on
Uv lamp from Arcadia 12% on for four hours during midday
Substrate mixture of cypress, coconut fibre, and fir bark.
Humidity about 70% temperature also 70-75
Thanks so much everyone. I have read the care sheet and refer back to it often and it’s been extremely helpful. Just wasn’t sure about quantity of food but now that is clear. Also got the uvb T5 12% lamp kit from Arcadia after reading your care sheet. Ordered a thermostat as well.
Are UVB...
He is 2 years old. Previous owner said he fed him 4 days a week. I’m unable to do that to him. He seems always ready to eat but the question is how much greens should he eat in a day? As much as his shell would hold?
Also is 70-80% humidity about right? I’m using a diffuser as a misting method...
The tap water where I live is high in iron. (It makes rust coloured stains in our bathtub). We drink it but I’m wondering if it is safe for the tortoise to bathe/drink/use?
Fit time owner of Hermanns Tortoise. Just introducing myself.
The guy I’m buying is already two years old but I’m afraid he is showing signs of pyramiding. I’m a little intimidated about how to stop it from continuing. Considering I live in Canada I’m assuming the main contributing factor is...