Redfoot Set Up

[Jennifer M]

Updated pictures

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Hello! Yes, that is better! What lamps/heating do you have now?
I guess, you covered the whole enclosure and it just didn't get to the photos?

And temperature/humidity sensor is better to be placed lower, closer to tortoise shell level.

 

[Jennifer M]

Hello! Yes, that is better! What lamps/heating do you have now?
I guess, you covered the whole enclosure and it just didn't get to the photos?

And temperature/humidity sensor is better to be placed lower, closer to tortoise shell level.

I have a 75 watt basking bulb and a 10.0 T5 strip. There is Plexi glass on the opposite end of the lamps. I will move the sensor down tomorrow. I'm monitoring the temperatures with the 75 watt bulb and see if it's sufficient.

 

[Jennifer M]

Hello! Yes, that is better! What lamps/heating do you have now?
I guess, you covered the whole enclosure and it just didn't get to the photos?

And temperature/humidity sensor is better to be placed lower, closer to tortoise shell level.

All the red squared is Plexi glass

 

[SuzanneZ]

I will be hanging the substrate to Orchid bark. Any particular kind or brand? I don't have many options locally so I may need to order online.

I ordered fir bark (same as orchid) from Chewy and it's good quality.

 

[mojo_1]

If you lower the water dish to be level with the bark it will make it easier for the tort to get in and out of it.

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I have a 75 watt basking bulb and a 10.0 T5 strip. There is Plexi glass on the opposite end of the lamps. I will move the sensor down tomorrow. I'm monitoring the temperatures with the 75 watt bulb and see if it's sufficient.

I would pay attention to night temperatures as well. If they fall under 80F, you will need to add ceramic heat emitter to your setup.

 

[92tillinfinity]

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what is the silver around the lights just duck tape? love it am trying to replicate it.

 

[mojo_1]

what is the silver around the lights just duck tape? love it am trying to replicate it.

It looks to be hvac duct tape. Something like this.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/POLYKEN-POLYKEN-General-Purpose-Foil-Tape-1-89-in-x-50-3-yd/5014401185

 

[92tillinfinity]

It looks to be hvac duct tape. Something like this.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/POLYKEN-POLYKEN-General-Purpose-Foil-Tape-1-89-in-x-50-3-yd/5014401185

thank you!!

 

[mojo_1]

thank you!!

You're welcome.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's always great to see you around, Jenn!