Bass.Isles
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Hey y'all, I posted earlier in the week about my new 2 year old sulcata tortoise, Isla. I have since set up her temporary enclosure (I am working on building a 24ft x 16ft out in my yard, over the next year), but need some help getting the lighting right. I've attached some pics, but just fyi I have setup and added a humidity chamber since the pics were taken 3 days ago. the light pictured is a 75 watt uva/uvb bulb. not sure exactly what temp it's getting to, directly beneath, but am going to purchase a special thermometer (and hygrometer for inside her humidity hut) in a few days. My question is, since this enclosure is on my back porch and I live in a pretty (very, most of the year) hot & humid climate (85-95 during the day & never below 60 at night this time of year), do I need to get one of those really long cylinder uva/uvb bulbs to cover more of her enclosure? I've already ordered a second lamp like the one I have now and am going to set that up as soon as it arrives. Also, I AM supposed to keep her heat lamp on at night, right? because I have been.
p.s. in the pic where the light is shining very close to the lattice, don't worry, It's specially coated and not made of wood, as to withstand heat and weather.
thanks, everyone! any and all advice is welcome & very much appreciated. have a nice day!
p.s. in the pic where the light is shining very close to the lattice, don't worry, It's specially coated and not made of wood, as to withstand heat and weather.
thanks, everyone! any and all advice is welcome & very much appreciated. have a nice day!