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but the thing is I don't think she can feel the heat but if I do put it down she might get burnt that's why I really need a thermometer
accully it is is the basement but my basement is warmer then the rest of the house and I was thinking of putting the lamp down a bit but I dint want to burn her or make her tooo coldA thermometer is your number one priority right now. Is the enclosure in an unheated room, like a garage? Is this a different location than previous winters?
accully it is is the basement but my basement is warmer then the rest of the house and I was thinking of putting the lamp down a bit but I dint want to burn her or make her tooo cold
that's what I think too I have more than enough to get it just need to order onlineYou can't position the lamp height without knowing the temperature down at shell height. Given how open your space is and your tortoise's behaviour change, I imagine she is too cold, but you'll need a thermometer to confirm.
Maybe you should just go to a store and buy one asap as your tort maybe too cold and will become ill if you take too long about it.that's what I think too I have more than enough to get it just need to order online
To be honest I wouldn't even start breeding until you get to grips with the basics of looking after one tort. It is a huge responsibility bringing lots of little babies into the world and caring for them. It takes a lot of extra care and equipment and heat - so higher bills etc. and time. So I would politely suggest you learn to walk before you can run. You are very young so there is plenty of time and you need to be able to provide the correct care and equipment for the one you have first.oh really? nice oh and I thought that was a thermometer and im getting a incubator what container do I use just asking not planning to breed her until next year
no idea I got her from PetSmart and thy did not know se is 4 inches and she only is active and moves when I put her outside so I think she is too coldMaybe you should just go to a store and buy one asap as your tort maybe too cold and will become ill if you take too long about it.
How old is your tort?
She is still just a baby and needs to be kept warm or you will be needing a good herp vet and a lot of money for meds. So it is important you get your temps right asap as there is not much room for error with babies.no idea I got her from PetSmart and thy did not know se is 4 inches and she only is active and moves when I put her outside so I think she is too cold
You've gotten a lot of good advise that you will hopefully follow. Have you gotten the thermometer yet? Your tort is still too small to breed viable eggs, they usually have to be around 6" or so. Please make sure that you can take care of the one you have before you bring more into this world. Honestly, hatchlings are harder to care for and it seemed to take a lot of people to tell you what needed to be done, and we don't even know if that's been done yet. Stick to one for now, please.