Hi Debbie ...I'm Karl...I live near New Paltz...I am all set up to get. Russian...Been researching and getting an enclosure ready for months. If still available you can email me at [email protected]!
Ok then....I believe I'm getting a Russian....so I guess I'll go with a higher wattage bulb.....I'm think my enclosure is sweet for now but this summer will make one larger. Also making an outside one for the good days....
Thanks Tom ...lol...no tortoise yet ...still looking for the right fit...between a Russian or Red...my enclosure is 4 long x 28" wide x 14 high. Closed top with cutout for a che and the reptisun 10 uvb 15 w
I have a lighting question while I'm here....My enclosure is set up with a 18" Reptisun 10.0 uvb 15 watt bulb. It is 12 inches above the enclosure. After browsing articles here at the forum, I fear I have the wrong bulb....should I have gotten a larger wattage bulb?
I'm sorry I've caused so much trouble around here ....I understood about the heated hide and would never leave a tortoise near those [email protected] worries mate! Just want a tortoise that has a tough character around him.....
Thanks to all! This is exactly why I am here and didn't just run out and buy a tortoise without having the ability to care for it properly. I want a tortoise that not be too large but will thrive in my area.
@lisa127
On the Reptiles magazine page, I found in the Red foot tortoise care sheet the following:
The tortoises themselves can also handle surprisingly cold temperatures, as low as 45 degrees, with no problems. When nighttime temperatures drop below 50 degrees, a heated hide box should be...
Thanks for responding....I was thinking of either a Russian or a redfoot....I'm up here in N.Y. Catskill mountains and think a red foot would do better since their tolerance to lower temps....
I've been stalking this site for almost a year.....learned so much from all you guys......gained much knowledge...built an enclosure, got my substrate....lighting, che, hut and a potting plate for a dish....now I'm ready to get my first friend....a little scary. I live in the boonies and will...