I bought a Zilla "black light" bulb for night heat/light. It turned out to be a bulb that was just purple coated. My question is can I change that out to a true black light? The kind that makes things glow? Would a black light be harmful to their eyes?
I was thinking about buying the Exo Terra Monsoon RS400 for my indoor Sulcata inclosure. I really like the set up compared to others that I have been looking at. It would also help when I am not home or out of town.
What do you guys think of it? Does anyone else have one
I wen't to the N.A.R.B.C. last september and an Ivory breeder had hatchlings that were "sexed". I was woundering if they had to get a blood sample or something? The only way I read about how to sex a Sulcata was waiting until they got older.
I heard that it is good to raise 1 tortoise or 3 (or more) but not 2? Someone told me that raising 2 would cause stress and if you would raise 3 or more they would act "normal" and not have a dominate one.
I am asking because I might buy another one if I have to.
I have a few concerns about my two sulcatas. they are both about 5 months old and I keep a 12 hour basking spot around 95-105 degrees. The humidity is always around 60% to 75%.
1) They do not seem to use their hide spot. They like to hang out and sleep under the red light (which is kept...
I need help picking a substrate for my new Sulcata. I have read a bunch of different things to use. I am thinking about mixing organic soil mixed with large wood chips or mulch. Is that a good idea os is there something better to use?? Thanks :shy: