cafetortoni
New Member
Hi, I previously wrote a thread because I found a lost chaco tortoise and I've been caring for it ever since. He had a little bit of mucus when we found him and he may have URTD. The vet decided that we do not let him brumate this year, as we need him to get fatter and we don't want to keep giving him antibiotics all the time. (for anyone interested he used to be 500 grams 2 months ago and he's 700 grams now). I live in a warm area with mild winters, and the tortoise is an indoor pet with access to a balcony, the vet told me to get a UV tube for him.
And this is the part I'm not sure about. In the notes she wrote "2700 to 3000 A°". Which can't possibly be right, I think. And anyway, no seller lists amp units. So because my vet isn't answering my messages, I'd like to ask if someone knows what should I get for the tort. I've read about MVB and such but we don't have these in my country. The available brands are Reptisun, Reptistar and Sylvania, and the two options are 5.0 UVB or 10.0 UVB. I'd like to do proper research when I have the time but right now I'm starting to panic because my tortoise is already preparing to brumate.
Since Chaco tortoises cover such an extensive area, I'm not sure about 10.0 UVB. Thoughts?
And this is the part I'm not sure about. In the notes she wrote "2700 to 3000 A°". Which can't possibly be right, I think. And anyway, no seller lists amp units. So because my vet isn't answering my messages, I'd like to ask if someone knows what should I get for the tort. I've read about MVB and such but we don't have these in my country. The available brands are Reptisun, Reptistar and Sylvania, and the two options are 5.0 UVB or 10.0 UVB. I'd like to do proper research when I have the time but right now I'm starting to panic because my tortoise is already preparing to brumate.
Since Chaco tortoises cover such an extensive area, I'm not sure about 10.0 UVB. Thoughts?