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Crystallynda
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Ok, so I’m about to head to Home Depot!
I have a light mount arriving with a clip “how can I tie it up so it won’t fall”? Zip ties?
I have a light mount arriving with a clip “how can I tie it up so it won’t fall”? Zip ties?
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I think that will be your best hope yes fingers crossed you find everything for your little guy!
Thats what I used before I got my arcadia lights and they worked great
I don't think you need a closed chamber for a DT. No.
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Sounds good!
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Is it safe to use the tub for the lights!
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? Do I need a bigger tub?
Yes. The bigger the tub the better.
Bigger enclosures are better, but plastic tubs can work.
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What size do you recommend? Cause I need to include his hide out!
Does he need humidity cause now I’m a little confused on this!!
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Ok I’m at Home Depot, and apparently they only have LED replacement at this time! According to one of the employees they are switching over...??Don't wait another day. Go to Home Depot tomorrow and get a fixture, 65-100 watt flood bulb (NOT an LED replacement), and a digital appliance timer to turn it on and off. This tortoise needs to be able to warm up to 100 degrees every day and this light will simulate the sun when he's indoors.
Also soak the baby for 30-40 minutes in warm water daily for a while. Keep the water warm the whole time.
Simply dump the sand out and use no substrate until you can get some coco coir. You can find coir in bulk at local nurseries. Use a very thick layer and hand pack it down firmly. It will be messy at first, but keep hand packing it and it will settle in.
Read the care sheet and follow it if you want the baby to live:
The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...tortoiseforum.org
These bulbs. Adjust the height to get the correct temperature under them. Put a flat rock of some sort under it:
Philips 65-Watt Incandescent BR30 Flood Light Bulb Soft White (2700K) (12-Pack) 248872 - The Home Depot
The Philips 65-Watt Incandescent Flood Light Bulb (12-Pack) is designed to fit a variety of home or business lighting needs. These 12 flood lights shine for up to 2000 hours and are dimmable, allowingwww.homedepot.com
Hang this from over head and you can remove the little wire guard thingy. Don't use the clamp that comes with it:
HDX 300-Watt 10-1/2 in. Brooder Clamp Work Light HD-303PDQ - The Home Depot
Place the light source at any directions in your work space with HDX electric Brooder Clamp Work Light.www.homedepot.com
Timer:
Defiant 15 Amp 7-Day Indoor Plug-In Digital Timer with 2-Grounded Outlets, White 49808DI - The Home Depot
Automatically switch on and off your indoor lights with this Defiant Plug-In Digital Timer. UL certified product for added safety.www.homedepot.com
For food and water. I recommend having a couple of spares too:
Pennington 8 in. Medium Terra Cotta Clay Saucer 100043039 - The Home Depot
Acquire the Norcal Pottery Products 8 in. Terra-Cotta Saucer 10320, porous the saucer is a great match for terra-cotta pottery at The Home Depotwww.homedepot.com
So you know the temp and humidity:
AcuRite Digital Humidity and Temperature Comfort Monitor 00619HD - The Home Depot
Check the moisture level in your home with this AcuRite Digital Humidity and Temperature Comfort Monitor. Comes with easy to read LCD screen.www.homedepot.com
Notice there is nothing you need here from a pet store. You'll get bad advice and the wrong products there.
Questions are welcome!
he’s currently checking the back!
The bigger the better. More room to move in the indoor enclosure is good.
High humidity is not necessary for this desert species. I don't worry about ambient humidity for them. Whatever it is is fine as long as you do the rest: What works is to provide deep damp substrate that they can dig into. Your bricks of coco fiber that you bought will work great. Make a very thick layer and hand pack it down. You want a depth 3-4 inches after hand packing. This allows them to burrow down and make their own little humid microclimate. In a addition, the humid hide, the shallow water dish, and daily soaks will ensure good hydration. Covering all or part of the top will help hold in some heat and humidity and is beneficial in most cases.
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Ok fantastic! Got him the clay bow for his water or his water bath! ??
also I’m on my way to the bulb store cause they had no flood bulbs here! Also February they will be stocking on torts weeds and plants!!
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Extra soaks will never be bad for him as long as the water stays warm. Wet + cold = disaster.
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Snuggling is a good way to get warm...for anybody. ??
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Home Depot said the 12 pack can take up too 2 weeks ???
online order only!!
So Home Depot doesn’t carry the philips 65 none LED anymore! I’m at batteries and bolts and the closest thing I found was felt electric!
Home Depot said the 12 pack can take up too 2 weeks ???
online order only!!
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Let me know if it’s safe to use!
I’ll order the 12 back if needed as well from Home Depot!
I’ll order the 12 back if needed as well from Home Depot!
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