Flyingskybison
New Member
Hello! I just brought my Russian Tortoise home today. I’m feeling pretty confident about how his enclosure is looking so far, but I have found some conflicting information on a few topics:
1. I have a heat lamp as well as a UVB lamp. Currently I only have a heat lamp that emits light as well. I know my tortoise needs 10-12 hours each day of the UVB, and of course needs the heat spots in his enclosure. Is it better to have a heat lamp the emits light? Should I turn the heat lamp off at night if the temp is high enough in my house?
2. I have seen a few people recommend organic top soil for substrate, and a few others say it shouldn’t be used. What is the consensus on this?
3. What are the best leafy greens and veggies for a Russian?
Thank you all for your knowledge, I’ve already learned so much just browsing!
1. I have a heat lamp as well as a UVB lamp. Currently I only have a heat lamp that emits light as well. I know my tortoise needs 10-12 hours each day of the UVB, and of course needs the heat spots in his enclosure. Is it better to have a heat lamp the emits light? Should I turn the heat lamp off at night if the temp is high enough in my house?
2. I have seen a few people recommend organic top soil for substrate, and a few others say it shouldn’t be used. What is the consensus on this?
3. What are the best leafy greens and veggies for a Russian?
Thank you all for your knowledge, I’ve already learned so much just browsing!