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  1. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    yea and i always thought perlite was more uniform in shape
  2. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    not to use soil. just never had an issue with it before
  3. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    it crumbles , at first i thought it was a urate . and yes ive seen litter before too, i just pick it out
  4. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    Honestly I thought that meant if it was sold in that state thats what it would have lol
  5. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    I guess it could be the dolomite, thats included in some states. I`ve used this brand before and never had issues and its such a small amount im and mostly under the surface not sure if i should worry.
  6. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    Here`s the packaging
  7. ReddyFreddy

    Did perlite sneak into my substrate.

    I use have Kellog organic garden soil topped with coco husk as my substrate and have done so for years, but this recent batch I have noticed small white balls in it, some are stiff like styrofoam and others are crumbly. I specifically use the soil I do because it lacks perlite but I am wondering...
  8. ReddyFreddy

    Russian is hiding in new enclosure, worried about him not getting enough uvb

    I have a day light incandescent I have been using, I just put in the halogen today. I was using one 36" 12% in his old enclosure that ran for 4 hours, but since this new enclosure is twice as long I thought I may need more, but I can remove the second.
  9. ReddyFreddy

    Russian is hiding in new enclosure, worried about him not getting enough uvb

    Yea I only have the MVB as a stop gap because my t5 hood broke in the move. I use a halogen as this basking. The last time I used MVBs they ere too finiky, he gets as weekly soak regardless.
  10. ReddyFreddy

    Russian is hiding in new enclosure, worried about him not getting enough uvb

    So I recently moved houses and upgraded Freddy to a new enclosure double the size of his old one. It has been about two weeks and he has just been hiding an not eating. I`m worried about him not getting enough UVB since he isnt out basking and roaming. Is this normal? He has been in his old...
  11. ReddyFreddy

    Russian not eating after hibernation.

    Its actually a piece of stone with a little divot in the middle, It just got kind of buried. And I'll give a second lamp a shot, thanks!
  12. ReddyFreddy

    Russian not eating after hibernation.

    Hi Lyn, Im in Virginia, I went with a shorter stint in hibernation , around 9 weeks, since it was his first time. His cool side is around 70-74 depending on the time of day, prob high 60s at night, his hot side is 100 directly under the heat bulb. He has an acradia 12% uvb with two growlights...
  13. ReddyFreddy

    Russian not eating after hibernation.

    I woke up my 16 year old Russian from hibernation on the 16th and after a few days at 50-60 degrees put him back in his enclosure on the 20th. I have been giving him short soaks daily and offering food but he has really only eaten 3 or 4 times if that and still seems sluggish. This is his first...
  14. ReddyFreddy

    mold in outdoor enclosure

    do you think its safe to let him out till i can get more cocco husk? Hes been on soil for years with cyprus on top and never eaten it. i just never had mold inside cause its way more humid outside here in virginia do you think its safe to let him out till i can get more cocco husk? Hes been on...
  15. ReddyFreddy

    mold in outdoor enclosure

    I recently set up an outdoor enclosure for my russian and i have been finding white whispy mold in it. The substrate is cocco husk on top of organic soil, and on the parts with just soil near the water dishes i have found what looks like white mold clumping pieces of soil together. I typically...
  16. ReddyFreddy

    predator proofing outdoor pen

    Yea i still live at home so space is a constraint and i know my dad wont let me take over the back porch haha.
  17. ReddyFreddy

    predator proofing outdoor pen

    I live in virginia. I plan on using some cork bark or lumber to make a lean-to for more cover, and the kitchen roof gives some shade in the area of his pen. I can switch out his saucer for a terracotta one, thats what i use for his indoor table. As for plants I would like to add some, just...
  18. ReddyFreddy

    predator proofing outdoor pen

    I recently made an outdoor pen for my Russian out of a dog pool and i am very happy with how it turned out. I am concerned about large birds and 4 legged predators potentially harming my little guy and didnt know if any one had any suggestions. I have chicken wire laying around and was going to...
  19. ReddyFreddy

    bad diet?

    Hi thank you sarah. That is fantastic.
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