I am a proud new owner of a golden greek tortoise. It's about 7-8 months old. First i'd like to mention the set up i have so i can get advice on waht to change.
Large rubbermaid bin (biggest i could find at walmart)
Exo Terra Solar Glo 160w (basking spot is 92, shell gets to 97)
Cypress mulch substrate (forest floor)
Water dish and log.
I'd like to switch the bulb to a T-rex active as i've read extensively it is quite amazing. But i'm having trouble looking for these in Canada/Toronto.
I didn't know what substrate to use so i took the vendors advice and used cypress mulch. I noticed it first ate a piece, and maybe another piece later. Hopefully it will stop since it got really into the hand feeding session. I'd like to add it seems the substrate is quite humid out of the bag.
I'm scared it may have a cold. I saw bubbles once and i can hear some noise when it breathes. And i think it may have sneezed a couple times.
It is currently burrowed and i'm also nervous the humidity of the substrate is affecting it negatively.
Being a first time pet owner is nerve racking.
Other than that it can be quite active as it laps around the enclosure.
Large rubbermaid bin (biggest i could find at walmart)
Exo Terra Solar Glo 160w (basking spot is 92, shell gets to 97)
Cypress mulch substrate (forest floor)
Water dish and log.
I'd like to switch the bulb to a T-rex active as i've read extensively it is quite amazing. But i'm having trouble looking for these in Canada/Toronto.
I didn't know what substrate to use so i took the vendors advice and used cypress mulch. I noticed it first ate a piece, and maybe another piece later. Hopefully it will stop since it got really into the hand feeding session. I'd like to add it seems the substrate is quite humid out of the bag.
I'm scared it may have a cold. I saw bubbles once and i can hear some noise when it breathes. And i think it may have sneezed a couple times.
It is currently burrowed and i'm also nervous the humidity of the substrate is affecting it negatively.
Being a first time pet owner is nerve racking.
Other than that it can be quite active as it laps around the enclosure.