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When I first got Tiger he had more beige on his head and a little less darker tones on the edge of his scutes. I've noticed he has been darkening up a little. Is this normal?
Does this seem like substrate staining to you? I have her in eco earth coco fiber. Also today I got in a 10.0 uvb bulb and had that on today for about 3-4 hours. It sits approximately 5 or 6 inches away on one side and she appeared to be a whole lot darker than the slight progessive darkness she'd been accumulating. I hope its not a sun burn or something!! heres a before and after.A pic would better help us to assess this.
Often sun exposure or substrate staining will cause their skin to darken up a bit.
Does this seem like substrate staining to you? I have her in eco earth coco fiber. Also today I got in a 10.0 uvb bulb and had that on today for about 3-4 hours. It sits approximately 5 or 6 inches away on one side and she appeared to be a whole lot darker than the slight progessive darkness she'd been accumulating. I hope its not a sun burn or something!!
What type of 10.0 bulb did you get? Cfl or long tube type?
Ok, I'll be sure to set it up farther away tomorrow. As for the bulb, if cfl stands for "compact flourescent" thats what it is because its not the tube.What type of 10.0 bulb did you get? Cfl or long tube type?
Ok, I'll be sure to set it up farther away tomorrow. As for the bulb, if cfl stands for "compact flourescent" thats what it is because its not the tube.
I did notice that I was really bright... But its the best I could afford at the moment. What is a good distance to keep it while I am able to buy the other set up? Should I but a screen to dim it maybe?Those sometimes burn their eyes and should not be used.
I did notice that I was really bright... But its the best I could afford at the moment. What is a good distance to keep it while I am able to buy the other set up? Should I but a screen to dim it maybe?
No its not, I take her out for about 30 minutes while Its warmest but its not long. Fortunately I still have the blue night time bulb ive been using.There is no safe distance. Using a screen to dim it will only burn the eyes a little less.
Those are dangerous and should not be used. They are unsafe. They can cause painful eye burns and blindness. It should be turned off and not used. Return it for a refund and tell them why. If enough people do this, they will stop selling them.
Better to not have UV for a while until you can save up for something safe and effective.
Is the weather still warm where you are? You can put your tortoise outside in a safe enclosure for an hour a few times a week to meet its UV needs.
Yea, its off now and I have a blue night time bulb that I bought from walmart that keeps her tank at a constant 85 on the warm sode and high 70s on the cool side near her water and food dish. Thank you for the info.No, don't use it at all. Just turn it off. The tortoise can go without UVB for a short while to no ill effect.
Yea, its off now and I have a blue night time bulb that I bought from walmart that keeps her tank at a constant 85 on the warm sode and high 70s on the cool side near her water and food dish. Thank you for the info.