My Russian runs into the tank. How Can I stop it

Seahawks12

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Those look like ordinary light bulbs.
Your tortoise needs a UVB source so it can synthesize vitamin D3 in its skin to help with calcium absorption. If it doesn't get UVB it will sicken and die.
You probably need a UVB tube and a basking light inside that tank.
I don't know what chips those are from a photo, i'm afraid. If they are pine or cedar, for example they are toxic to tortoises.
Okay I'm going to show my forum to my parents what kind of bedding do you suggrst?
 

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It is imperative that you and your parents read the beginner"s mistakes thread and Russian tortoise care sheet I have linked and act on them.
These will give you most of the information you require.
I use coco coir but others prefer fine grade orchid bark.
 

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It is imperative that you and your parents read the beginner"s mistakes thread and Russian tortoise care sheet I have linked and act on them.
These will give you most of the information you require.
I use coco coir but others prefer fine grade orchid bark.
Okay thanks I will update pretty soon :)
 

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