Left_Coast_Sully
New Member
Hello,
Im going to open myself up to some constructive criticism, and hopefully learn a thing or two from the more experienced Radiata owners out there.
Recently I acquired two 10 month old radiata from the same clutch. Very reputable breeder in the San Diego area. Since these are the youngest, and only tortoise I have ever housed indoors, Im looking for some reassurance I am on the right track. Here is the break down:
Enclosure:
Melamine enclosure
Cypress mulch substrate
- Spayed each morning to maintain humidity
- Humidity roughly 80-90% for a couple hours after being sprayed, and back down to 50-60 for the remainder of the day. I sometime spray at random times if available.
UVB Fluorescent strip
- On 12 hours each day (7:30 - 7:30)
75w infrared head bulb
- always on (thermostat set at 86-87)
Ambient temps maintain between 80-85, basking under infrared roughly 87-90 degrees. coolest part of the enclosure stays around 80-82.
Feeding/hydration:
spring mix every other day
muzuri mixed in twice a week
soakings for 15-20min every other day
over the last week, both torts appear to be healthy (though sleeping a lot), out and about a few hours a day. Recently, ive noticed a bit of peeling on their heads, but assume that to be natural and normal. Eating and pooping at each soaking and occasionally in between.
Well there you have it, that is the basis of my routine. I plan to start implanting other food into their diets soon. my biggest concern at this point is ensuring I have the right temps and humidity. Additionally, anything I can be doing to enhance the quality of care Im giving, is greatly appreciated.
Im going to open myself up to some constructive criticism, and hopefully learn a thing or two from the more experienced Radiata owners out there.
Recently I acquired two 10 month old radiata from the same clutch. Very reputable breeder in the San Diego area. Since these are the youngest, and only tortoise I have ever housed indoors, Im looking for some reassurance I am on the right track. Here is the break down:
Enclosure:
Melamine enclosure
Cypress mulch substrate
- Spayed each morning to maintain humidity
- Humidity roughly 80-90% for a couple hours after being sprayed, and back down to 50-60 for the remainder of the day. I sometime spray at random times if available.
UVB Fluorescent strip
- On 12 hours each day (7:30 - 7:30)
75w infrared head bulb
- always on (thermostat set at 86-87)
Ambient temps maintain between 80-85, basking under infrared roughly 87-90 degrees. coolest part of the enclosure stays around 80-82.
Feeding/hydration:
spring mix every other day
muzuri mixed in twice a week
soakings for 15-20min every other day
over the last week, both torts appear to be healthy (though sleeping a lot), out and about a few hours a day. Recently, ive noticed a bit of peeling on their heads, but assume that to be natural and normal. Eating and pooping at each soaking and occasionally in between.
Well there you have it, that is the basis of my routine. I plan to start implanting other food into their diets soon. my biggest concern at this point is ensuring I have the right temps and humidity. Additionally, anything I can be doing to enhance the quality of care Im giving, is greatly appreciated.
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