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I find the peat moss to be SO dusty. Even with constant moistening, misting and just plain ol' dumping water on it. The layer of dust accumulating on fixtures and surfaces near our enclosure is unreal. We are searching for an alternative. I also found the coco coir to be dusty, not as bad, but...

Updated photos attached. We are still working on the enclosure. Hubby has to work on it when he can...for some reason his job keeps getting in the way. The lighting cords are a mess. Hubby has made a ballast to hold the cords so everything will be neat. The plastic sheeting will be replaced...

I have been using the care sheets to get everything set up. I only use the tubes...no coils...hate those things even for our house lighting. This enclosure will only be for winter. We are in Texas and Thortoise stays outside most days, weather permitting. He comes in at night. My husband made...

Thanks for the welcome! Question: What is the difference between the tropical and desert uva/uvb bulbs? Is this even needed? Thortoise spends most days in his outdoor enclosure, but with winter approaching, he will be spending a lot of time indoors. How much of this type of lighting is...

This is the enclosure we are working on (ahem...my husband is working on). The lid will be in sections to accommodate lighting and such. They will have hinges for easy access and will be covered in plexiglass and wood. They will also be raised...they won't be sitting flat like in the...

Hi all. Nice to meet you! I am new to posting. NOT new to the forums. About a year and 4 months ago my son found a baby sulcate casually scooting down the middle of our neighborhood street. Of course he brought the little guy home. After some research, we realized he was not a native species...