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  1. CraigIN

    Starting my tortoise table

    I do plan on keeping it an open top. The humidity averages 40-45%. The temp under the MVB bulb is 95-98 degrees and the other side is around 88 under that lamp. Ambient temps are approx 78-82 on average. It's funny because my office is now pretty warm so I try to keep the doors closed. If I keep...
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    Russian sleeping frequently

    Thanks for the wonderful replies everyone! I think I might get an LED light strip just for more simple lighting as well!
  3. CraigIN

    Russian sleeping frequently

    Hello Everyone, I'm back again! My russian is sleeping quiet a bit right now. Temperatures are 80 in the enclosure and 95-100 in the basking area. There is plenty of light and the humidity stays at a consistent 40-45%. He does come out to eat once a day and eats a lot. He doesn't do any...
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    Russian not very active - Large enclosure

    The picture is a little deceiving - that is about the whole room. Behind I have my desk for work. Also - if I made that wide on all sides, I wouldn't be able to open my doors. This is plenty large for a horsefield. Now if it was a Sulcata, I would be freaking out! lol. I think it's because it's...
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    Russian not very active - Large enclosure

    UPDATE: I got the MVB bulb and removed the old bad bulb. Also got some more plants. I have an electronics therm/hyg on the way tomorrow. I will be building a custom stand instead of the clamp light as well. Here is a pic
  6. CraigIN

    Russian not very active - Large enclosure

    I'll definitely get that - What do you suggest I do with my double bulb setup as currently its a basking lamp and the crap UVB bulb?
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    Russian not very active - Large enclosure

    I'm using this UVB bulb: https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-reptisun-100-uvb-compact/dp/126581?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=Zoo%20Med&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvamXnbe51gIVDAtpCh1wsAx6EAQYASABEgL9KfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds In regards to the red bulb, I had no...
  8. CraigIN

    Russian not very active - Large enclosure

    Hello Everyone! My RT hasn't been very active lately. Temps are between 95-100 in the basking area and around 75 degrees everywhere else. He soaks and eats well but always ends up hiding later. This is an older picture but the enclosure size is the same. I've added some plant and timothy hay for...
  9. CraigIN

    New Owner Show-and-Tell!

    He does have a hide to sleep in but never likes sleeping in it. He likes digging or laying out. HA! Here is his setup
  10. CraigIN

    Russian Tortoise - peeling shell?

    That's so sad...hopefully it doesn't lesson his life expectancy at all :(
  11. CraigIN

    Starting my tortoise table

    Thank you very much! I'm hoping after years of abuse - this will cheer him up!
  12. CraigIN

    Starting my tortoise table

    I did a water proof tarp on the bottom and wood sealant (caulk) to seal the edges. WAIT for it to dry. lol
  13. CraigIN

    Russian Tortoise - peeling shell?

    I have had him for about 9 days now. He was living in terrible conditions before...So the humidity during the day is around 40-45% and it gets to be around 60% at night. Should it be more?
  14. CraigIN

    Russian Tortoise - peeling shell?

    Hello! My friend Morty has been adjusting to his new home very well! He is eating and pooping, being soaked every two days, large enclosure! The only problem is that it looks like some of his lower shutes (scales) look to be peeing. Can anyone assist?
  15. CraigIN

    Looking for turtle table ideas!

    Hey Logan! I recently created one that cost me about $50 in wood. Here is the photo It's not a "table" but I could have made it one - I just thought this had a cool ambiance to it -
  16. CraigIN

    New Owner Show-and-Tell!

    Here is a pic of my russian tort - Morty. (He is loving and sleeping in his new enclosure)
  17. CraigIN

    Starting my tortoise table

    Here is the finished product! I ended up keeping it as an enclosure and not a table because it looked to overwhelming - this has more of a zen effect. Here is a pic of my tort getting his soak as well :)
  18. CraigIN

    Starting my tortoise table

    So I'm starting on my turtle table! It's approximately 7 feet by 3 feet. I'm excited for what this will become. If I'm successful, I will post instructions and dimensions.
  19. CraigIN

    Russian Tort - 3 days burrowed

    So I took the cover off the temporary enclosure and got a light stand - lowered the basking area so it's approximately 95 degrees. He sat under it for about an hour then went to go eat food! WOOOOOOOOOO!
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    Russian Tort - 3 days burrowed

    I'm actually building a 8x4 ft enclosure as we speak. The substrate is reptisoil so I'm guessing it's some sort of sand or carbon. I will switch out the water bowl. The light is okay?
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