back again sorry

[leah]

need some advice please i have read that having the uv tube to close to the bottom of the tort table i not good could anyone tell me the height this should be at also what temp do i require from the basking lamp i have a female russian all advice would be appreciated

 

[JustAnja]

I believe 12" from the tortoises carapace is about standard.

 

[leah]

I believe 12" from the tortoises carapace is about standard.

thanks i heard that was for the heat lamp but you say thats for the uv then

 

[JustAnja]

I think it works for both lamps.

 

[tortania]

Yes, it does work for both

 

[Crazy1]

Leah, you are talking about UVB lighting?

Here is some info on lighting and heating,
http://www.anapsid.org/liteheat.html

and different bulbs types,
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/mercuryvapourlamps.htm
http://www.russiantortoise.org/uvb.htm

Oh, and Leah, never be sorry for asking questions that is how we all learn. Ask as many as you need. We are all here to help.