Whats the best heat sources for horsefields?

[EmilyandPopcorn]

As I am still doing research in order to prepare for my baby I am just wondering what brands of heat lamp is best? Also, should i get a 5% UVB or more? Thank you

 

[Yvonne G]

I prefer to use the Mercury Vapor Bulbs (100 watt) for my 'sunny' type of tortoises. The MVB provides heat and UVB all in one bulb/fixture. If you are getting a baby tortoise, then you'll probably need a Ceramic Heat Emitter (CHE) to use at night.

 

[Matty]

Just out of interest because I'm in the process of purchasing a MVB myself, at what distance would it be placed from the enclosure just because I wouldn't want tomharm my tort in any way.

 

[thefootballmann]

I have this one comes with a 2 year guarantee as well. In England not sure I would use any other make other than Arcadia they are expensive in local pet shop asking £67.99 I bought it on amazon for £39.

 

[thefootballmann]

Sorry 1 year guarantee.

 

[Tom]

As I am still doing research in order to prepare for my baby I am just wondering what brands of heat lamp is best? Also, should i get a 5% UVB or more? Thank you

This totally depends on how you intend to house your new baby. Here are some threads that should help you tremendously:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/hatchling-failure-syndrome.23493/