Hey All,
I have 2 hermanns tortoises I am very new to looking after them so I would be very grateful on any information you could give me!!!
I dont know the age but can give length and weight if that helps?!
tort 1: 60mm and weighs 60g
tort 2: 60mm and weighs 48g
Also i have read loads of different things but, basically would like to check that what im doing is right....
I have the uvb light (repti glo 5.0) on for at least 12 hours - turned off at night - is this ok?
Also i have the temp set at about 90f during the day and turned down to 80f ish at night - also is this ok?
Feeding once a day- the correct foods/weeds is this enough?
also have fresh water once a day!
burrowing they seem to be diggin down in the aspen abit and sleepin semi submerged is this normal?
They are in a 3ft vivarium with a heat mat - I have read about all in one UVB & Heat lamps, would this be better for them? I try to leave a slight gap at the front of tank so they have constant fresh air - it also has ventilation at the back. Haven't had any prob with them climbing at the glass - I'm planning to get some more rocks/hiding places & plants in the vivarium soon.
Any feedback would be brilliant I can also take pics for anyone to view condition would be very grateful
I have 2 hermanns tortoises I am very new to looking after them so I would be very grateful on any information you could give me!!!
I dont know the age but can give length and weight if that helps?!
tort 1: 60mm and weighs 60g
tort 2: 60mm and weighs 48g
Also i have read loads of different things but, basically would like to check that what im doing is right....
I have the uvb light (repti glo 5.0) on for at least 12 hours - turned off at night - is this ok?
Also i have the temp set at about 90f during the day and turned down to 80f ish at night - also is this ok?
Feeding once a day- the correct foods/weeds is this enough?
also have fresh water once a day!
burrowing they seem to be diggin down in the aspen abit and sleepin semi submerged is this normal?
They are in a 3ft vivarium with a heat mat - I have read about all in one UVB & Heat lamps, would this be better for them? I try to leave a slight gap at the front of tank so they have constant fresh air - it also has ventilation at the back. Haven't had any prob with them climbing at the glass - I'm planning to get some more rocks/hiding places & plants in the vivarium soon.
Any feedback would be brilliant I can also take pics for anyone to view condition would be very grateful