sunnythecutie
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Just wanting to check in on my Russian, making sure everything is ok. This was her most recent bowel movement (see image). Is it diarrhea at all? And the white stuff are urates, I believe?
Diet consists of romaine lettuce, mixed veggies with fruit (occasionally), cucumber, carrots, corn... And every other day or so I mix in some white calcium powder for her to stay healthy.
Not sure if she's losing weight. The fat around her legs was plushy and obvious, but now its less "cushioned" let's say.
Also having issues with lighting--we can't afford a terrarium so she roams around the house freely (and literally comes to her spot for food! I think it's amazing how they're so smart to know and tell us she's hungry.)
I bought a UVA + UVB (I think it was) combined lamp, 150W. However, I don't know when to use it. Usually, she gets a fair amount of sunshine each day by sitting near the balcony's windowsill and eating (that's her spot.)
How do I make sure she's getting adequate light? Should I shell out the $200-$400 for a terrarium? I'm also not a huge fan of the coconut bark/filler they put in the tanks because feces and other waste gathers there quickly, I think...pretty unsanitary.
Thanks everyone!
Diet consists of romaine lettuce, mixed veggies with fruit (occasionally), cucumber, carrots, corn... And every other day or so I mix in some white calcium powder for her to stay healthy.
Not sure if she's losing weight. The fat around her legs was plushy and obvious, but now its less "cushioned" let's say.
Also having issues with lighting--we can't afford a terrarium so she roams around the house freely (and literally comes to her spot for food! I think it's amazing how they're so smart to know and tell us she's hungry.)
I bought a UVA + UVB (I think it was) combined lamp, 150W. However, I don't know when to use it. Usually, she gets a fair amount of sunshine each day by sitting near the balcony's windowsill and eating (that's her spot.)
How do I make sure she's getting adequate light? Should I shell out the $200-$400 for a terrarium? I'm also not a huge fan of the coconut bark/filler they put in the tanks because feces and other waste gathers there quickly, I think...pretty unsanitary.
Thanks everyone!
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