Ziggyredfoot
New Member
Hi. I would just like some advice from people with experience keeping red foots.
I currently keep my in a extra long under bed storage tub as I found this the best and most cost effective way of being able to create a good humidity for him.
The problem I have is that I like to have the lids clipped on so it's a closed Chamber, what I did was crack a big round hole in the top for the heating element to be able to get the heat through as it's clamped onto the side of the tub. The main problem I have with it is finding a suitable place to fit the tube light into as I like to have it above the tortoise rather than at eye level for example. Which basically means I end up with one side of my lid on and the other off allowing me to have the tube light sitting on top and overhanging either side and for the rays not to be blocked by the plastic lid. I do have a very effective humidifier however it tends to make the orchid bark too damp because of how much water it would pump out through the day even when on a timer.
A couple of questions I have are
Does anyone recommend a compact uv? As I'd be able to fit one of these in better without obstructing the lid, I could just make another hole, however I don't feel I would get a good spread of uv.
Should I just leave the tube light on one half which would release lots of humidity and just try and make the covered half as humid as possible?
Finally would anyone recommend a viv for a red foot? I understand for other tortoises mainly Mediterranean species that they can cause respiratory issues over time due to low airflow however red foots are more used to stagnant slow moving humid air, so just wanted opinions on that too.
Thanks, all help is appreciated
I currently keep my in a extra long under bed storage tub as I found this the best and most cost effective way of being able to create a good humidity for him.
The problem I have is that I like to have the lids clipped on so it's a closed Chamber, what I did was crack a big round hole in the top for the heating element to be able to get the heat through as it's clamped onto the side of the tub. The main problem I have with it is finding a suitable place to fit the tube light into as I like to have it above the tortoise rather than at eye level for example. Which basically means I end up with one side of my lid on and the other off allowing me to have the tube light sitting on top and overhanging either side and for the rays not to be blocked by the plastic lid. I do have a very effective humidifier however it tends to make the orchid bark too damp because of how much water it would pump out through the day even when on a timer.
A couple of questions I have are
Does anyone recommend a compact uv? As I'd be able to fit one of these in better without obstructing the lid, I could just make another hole, however I don't feel I would get a good spread of uv.
Should I just leave the tube light on one half which would release lots of humidity and just try and make the covered half as humid as possible?
Finally would anyone recommend a viv for a red foot? I understand for other tortoises mainly Mediterranean species that they can cause respiratory issues over time due to low airflow however red foots are more used to stagnant slow moving humid air, so just wanted opinions on that too.
Thanks, all help is appreciated