My Russian tort is not an adult he is only 2 years old we are planning to change his enclosure at 3 to 4 years oldLooks fine from what a pic will show. I would not leave the black box or cords where the tort can get too it, Very dangerous.
Did anyone tell you that the enclosure is too small for an adult Russian? They need a minimum of a 4 x8 foot.
Also I will get rid of the black box from that position thank youLooks fine from what a pic will show. I would not leave the black box or cords where the tort can get too it, Very dangerous.
Did anyone tell you that the enclosure is too small for an adult Russian? They need a minimum of a 4 x8 foot.
Unfortunately money is an issue the next substrate change is 29th of January changing to coco fibre also the UVB is 11" off the ground so I'm guessing that's okayWho told you it was too low? T8 10.0 bulbs make very little UV and they must be at least 10-12" from the tortoise for their to be any UV benefit. At the current height in the picture, your tortoise is getting almost no UV from the bulb. You bulb will also be more effective if you run it in a reflector hood. Adam posted some UV numbers with and without a hood the other day, and the difference was substantial. I make these assertions based on actual UV meter readings of those bulbs at various heights.
I agree your tortoise needs a much larger enclosure, and the "Pets At Home" substrate that is commonly sold over there in the UK is a bad idea. Encouraging a tortoise to eat its substrate to satisfy calcium cravings is a path to disaster. I recommend changing that ASAP.
Unfortunately money is an issue the next substrate change is 29th of January changing to coco fibre also the UVB is 11" off the ground so I'm guessing that's okay