It's in a small closed off room with two humidifiers
Also, good to know! What can I put in place of the red bulb that emits as much heat? It's 250 watts, can't seem to find another bulb with that much
If you don't see the tortoise eating his substrate or non-food items, then the red bulb isn't bothering him. The reason we say no red bulbs is because SOME tortoises see the red reflecting on non-food items, like substrate, and try to eat it. I too use the 250watt red brooder bulb in my sulcata, manouria and leopard sheds. It has never been a problem for me.
A CHE mounted closer.
How much heat do you need?
Your target is 77 to 87. With 83 being ideal.
The issue with red bulbs is that REDFOOT love to eat red things. And those lights make everything look like food.