Justin C.
Member
Hello Tortoise Forum Family,
I have just brought home my newest family addition, a Cherry Head hatchling. He/she is about 2 months old and was hatched from the ground in Florida, so the sex is really unknown. Name is still in the works, but for now my kids call him "Red".
I will share with you the temporary indoor enclosure soon as I am still making adjustments to it.
However, I am maintaining a consistence of 90+% humidity, but the temperature is an issue. The gauge I have for that is just one of those zilla dial type. Its readings are very inaccurate, reads 70 f (cool side) and I move it to the center and it reads over 100 f (not under the heat lamp). I have a better temp gauge on its way, with a CHE for additional support.
I plan by this fall is to have a new semi-permanent enclosure that is 4'x4' (3' H) closed chamber. However, one side will be removal in order to add additional 4'x4' space. So the winter indoor home will finally be 4'x8'.
I have just brought home my newest family addition, a Cherry Head hatchling. He/she is about 2 months old and was hatched from the ground in Florida, so the sex is really unknown. Name is still in the works, but for now my kids call him "Red".
I will share with you the temporary indoor enclosure soon as I am still making adjustments to it.
However, I am maintaining a consistence of 90+% humidity, but the temperature is an issue. The gauge I have for that is just one of those zilla dial type. Its readings are very inaccurate, reads 70 f (cool side) and I move it to the center and it reads over 100 f (not under the heat lamp). I have a better temp gauge on its way, with a CHE for additional support.
I plan by this fall is to have a new semi-permanent enclosure that is 4'x4' (3' H) closed chamber. However, one side will be removal in order to add additional 4'x4' space. So the winter indoor home will finally be 4'x8'.
