Blimey. That was quick! I wasn't expecting you to find one so quickly. S/he is very cute.
I suggest you go for a gender neutral name as there's no telling what sex s/he will be for quite a while!
Digger
Unfortunately that lamp is a coil type UVB - the type that harms eyes. It provides no heat.
You need to get rid of that.
Your tort needs basking heat so it can digest food and a different UVB bulb
This can be done in two ways:
1. Buy a single Mercury Vapour Bulb that does both jobs in one lamp
2. Buy a tube UVB fitting and a separate reflector basking lamp (only provides heat and no UVB)
Don't buy a specialist reptile bowl for water. They're not safe with small torts. Just use a terracotta plant saucer - it's cheaper as well!
Put food on a piece of flat tile or slate
Hi guys,
I just got my fist ever tortoise, he's a young Horsfield he turns 1 on 21st of June. Here's a pic of him burrowing, he's a little shy right now. The problem is I can't think of a name for him! Any ideas? View attachment 170185
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Hi!
I'm just wondering if you got your tort off a woman in County Durham?
He has the same birthday as my little guy and I see that you're from Newcastle.
Mine also came with the wrong light and I have made A LOT of changes since getting him.
I've attached a picture of him and his new enclosure.
Would love to hear back from you!
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