Radiated Tortoise Terrarium

[Radiated]

Is this terrarium set up ok? I have special red sand/soil mixed with eco earth. Is it ok? Will it cause shell rot? The surface is wet/moist most of the time...is that ok?

Thanks

Ps ignore the big green thing, its just to stop them from entering the area, many seeds planted and sprouts.

 

[l0velesly]

Looks good to me! Are you using any uva/uvb lights? Like a mercury vapor bulb?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

 

[Radiated]

Have two UVA bulbs and a UVB 10.0. An I also have a red light for night. All made by zoomed.

Thanks

 

[coastal]

Yes, it wont stay that clean for long though! They love to soak get dirty and soak again, always picking up after them!!!

 

[tortuga_please]

No worries, but they'll get coated in a little while

 

[TortiForte]

I have special red sand/soil mixed with eco earth. Is it ok? Will it cause shell rot? The surface is wet/moist most of the time...is that ok?

Sorry, id like to know the answer to this too. Mine are kept outside in a tropical (or ultra tropical) environment and it can get pretty rainy leaving the substrate moist much of the time. Any harm in this? My torts have access to a dry sheltered spot too but they seem to revel in the rain.

 

[coastal]

Yes, as long as they can sun and or warm up to dry off at their connivence.

 

[TortiForte]

Thanks Coastal!! Will probably add some granite slabs to ensure this is possible. The idea of shell rot is scary.

Constant high humidity and temperature (26-32 Celsius) isn't a problem?

 

[Yvonne G]

Thanks Coastal!! Will probably add some granite slabs to ensure this is possible. The idea of shell rot is scary.

Constant high humidity and temperature (26-32 Celsius) isn't a problem?

Hi TortiForte:

It would probably be a good idea for you to start a new thread in the "introductions" section and let us get to know you. Also, if you have your own questions about YOUR tortoises, its nice to start a new thread to talk it over.

 

[Radiated]

Is this substrate ok for radi's? I am mixing it with eco earth. 60/40 this sand/eco earth. It said that there is clay in it, this helps it harden and makes it very similar to the natural habitat.

http://www.terraristika-express.com/nami...altig.html




Thanks

Read more: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Terrarium-Sand-Clay#ixzz1n6FJqctn

 

[TortiForte]

Hi TortiForte:

It would probably be a good idea for you to start a new thread in the "introductions" section and let us get to know you. Also, if you have your own questions about YOUR tortoises, its nice to start a new thread to talk it over.

Thanks emysemys, ill do that

Sorry to appear to hijack this thread Noob mistakes!

 

[Radiated]

Is this substrate ok for radi's? I am mixing it with eco earth. 60/40 this sand/eco earth. It said that there is clay in it, this helps it harden and makes it very similar to the natural habitat.

http://www.terraristika-express.com/nami...altig.html




Thanks

Read more: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Terrarium-Sand-Clay#ixzz1n6FJqctn

SO any ideas or suggestions?

 

[tortoises101]

Is this substrate ok for radi's? I am mixing it with eco earth. 60/40 this sand/eco earth. It said that there is clay in it, this helps it harden and makes it very similar to the natural habitat.

http://www.terraristika-express.com/nami...altig.html




Thanks

Read more: http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Terrarium-Sand-Clay#ixzz1n6FJqctn

SO any ideas or suggestions?

Of all the sands available, play sand is the most risk-free option.