Carnivoracity
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I have an adult male boxie that was given to me along with a 40 gallon terrarium. When I received this turtle he wasn't being cared for much at all. No substrate and being fed a diet consisting of only dog food. Since then I've set up a Heat lamp for basking, a large dome UVB light considering I do not have a top for my tank, and 3 types of substrate. On the "cool" end I have his UVB light, 5 inches of Eco Earth topped and mixed at the top with a brick of condensed Sphagnum Moss and his swmming pool (Paint container thing with open entrance and rampy thing on the inside for easy exiting). On the "warm" side I have his basking lamp, a decent sized flat rock underneath the basking lamp, a blacklight for night heat (don't know if I need it any input would be appreciated) and for substrate I have a base of Eco Earth topped and mixed at the top with Forest Floor.
My Temp tank temp reads about 75 degrees F, and my Humidity gauge reads at about 35% even after misting the enclosure. I know the Humidity is supposed to be higher but I'm not understanding why it won't rise and stay there. The substrate I'm using is specifically supposed to retain moisture well and the Sphagnum Moss in theory should help a lot as well but for some reason it just won't go up. I don't know if me not having a top for my tank is causing this or not but I'm just in need of some experienced advice here because I am really trying to do the right thing and take good care of this awesome turtle. I live in Ohio and it's obviously winter right and I don't know if that has anything to do with it. Also any tips on proper feeding procedure or where to feed would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance for any replies.
My Temp tank temp reads about 75 degrees F, and my Humidity gauge reads at about 35% even after misting the enclosure. I know the Humidity is supposed to be higher but I'm not understanding why it won't rise and stay there. The substrate I'm using is specifically supposed to retain moisture well and the Sphagnum Moss in theory should help a lot as well but for some reason it just won't go up. I don't know if me not having a top for my tank is causing this or not but I'm just in need of some experienced advice here because I am really trying to do the right thing and take good care of this awesome turtle. I live in Ohio and it's obviously winter right and I don't know if that has anything to do with it. Also any tips on proper feeding procedure or where to feed would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance for any replies.