Distance between tort and uvb lamp?

[PalestTortie]

The ‘L’ shape Alex suggests is a really good way to get around space, there’s different shapes you can build by putting shelving units together to fit your space🙂

Yeah, I'll see about that actually! I love my tortie, I'd die for it 😂
I avoid ikea like fire, but it's my tort we're talking about 🙃

Any visuals about it though? On text it doesn't help me imagine 🫠

 

[PalestTortie]

And is it alright for babies to mainly just hide away and sleep and not eat?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Yeah, I'll see about that actually! I love my tortie, I'd die for it 😂
I avoid ikea like fire, but it's my tort we're talking about 🙃

Any visuals about it though? On text it doesn't help me imagine 🫠

Hello!
Check out this Reddit post made by one of the forum members: https://www.reddit.com/r/tortoise/s/u55E8pM0Ab

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

And is it alright for babies to mainly just hide away and sleep and not eat?

Hide and sleep is what they do most of the time. Not eating is not good. But for the first 1-3 days can be a stress from environment change. Correct temperatures are crucial, too.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Yes, update us if he isn't eating after the time period Alex mentions

 

[PalestTortie]

Alr will keep updated. Will provide temps once home.

 

[PalestTortie]

Found such tents. I think a kiddie pool wouldn't be safe since we do have two cats, and they're just eww.

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Check if there are models with windows (for example, Vivosun makes them) as most grow tents are completely opaque.

 

[PalestTortie]

Check if there are models with windows (for example, Vivosun makes them) as most grow tents are completely opaque.

Haven't found these.

Basking temp yesterday was 35 C after I came back home. And I gave it a nice bath, in which it acted like I put it in acid but I ignored it to keep it hydrated. I'll try to get ambients in the viv, I so far managed to get a reading of 32 C in the middle of hot and cooler.

Tort is mainly seen sleeping on the hot side, in the corner just under the door. I'm working so I don't see it move much.

I got reptile bark (the orchid bark), hopefully it'll get here this Saturday. I also want to switch the DHP to the "flood" lamp. The flood lamp looks more like a spot lamp, and it'll stay on heating until it overheats lol. I might get a CHE instead...

It's tort pellets and dried nettle and such leaves came yesterday. I got a refund of £1 off the pellets cause they came spilled out 😂 esentially costing me £2.99 instead of £3.99 😂

 

[PalestTortie]

Might answer on Sat. btws, still working and I'm so tired

 

[PalestTortie]

I found these light strips. Would need to put the cable out of the viv door, there would be a tiny gap but tort ain't no worm 😂

Can anyone tell me if these would do it?

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[Alex and the Redfoot]

Haven't found these.

Basking temp yesterday was 35 C after I came back home. And I gave it a nice bath, in which it acted like I put it in acid but I ignored it to keep it hydrated. I'll try to get ambients in the viv, I so far managed to get a reading of 32 C in the middle of hot and cooler.

Tort is mainly seen sleeping on the hot side, in the corner just under the door. I'm working so I don't see it move much.

I got reptile bark (the orchid bark), hopefully it'll get here this Saturday. I also want to switch the DHP to the "flood" lamp. The flood lamp looks more like a spot lamp, and it'll stay on heating until it overheats lol. I might get a CHE instead...

It's tort pellets and dried nettle and such leaves came yesterday. I got a refund of £1 off the pellets cause they came spilled out 😂 esentially costing me £2.99 instead of £3.99 😂

I know what UVB lamp you have. But you didn't mention what heating and lightning you use. So it's hard to make a meaningful advice. But CHE for ambient temperature in colder weather and incandescent lamp for basking area sound right. DHP is not good option for tortoises (yet, it should work great for lizards).

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I know what UVB lamp you have. But you didn't mention what heating and lightning you use. So it's hard to make a meaningful advice. But CHE for ambient temperature in colder weather and incandescent lamp for basking area sound right. DHP is not good option for tortoises (yet, it should work great for lizards).

Yeah as Alex said I wouldn’t use a DHP, I’d get yourself a ceramic for your night and ambient heat, then your floodlight for basking😊
Those led strips might work for some ambient lighting, but I’d probably personally suggest a screw in led light in a small dome fitting that hangs in the middle🙂

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I found these light strips. Would need to put the cable out of the viv door, there would be a tiny gap but tort ain't no worm 😂

Can anyone tell me if these would do it?

12V 5050 LED Strip Lights Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting Waterproof Tape+UK Plug | eBay

LED Strip 220V 240V 5050 SMD IP67 Waterproof Lights Rope RGB White Blue UK plug. 5050 USB LED Strip TV Backlight Background Lighting TV Desktop White/Warm White. 12V LED Strip Light 5050 SMD IP65 Waterproof tape rope lights 60leds/m UK plug.

www.ebay.co.uk

I think, this LED strip is not bright enough. Its brightness is 180-240 lumens per meter and you will need something 5 times brighter to simulate a sunny day. "Full spectrum" grow lights would be a better fit - e.g. Arcadia Jungle Dawn. A cheaper alternative, which looks very promising, is Mars Hydro VG40 (or VG80), I haven't used them but perhaps will give a try for the next terrarium.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I trust Alex more than myself with that side of it so I’d go with his suggestion😊