Hello,
I got my russian tortoise about 6 months ago. I absolutely adore him. I'm so happy I have him. When I got him I was told all he needed was a tank, a heat pad, and a UVA daylight bulb and I also use eco earth subtrate. He seems to be happy in his enclosure. But the more I read about enclosures the more concerned I am that I might not have it right. I was told to leave the heating pad on all the time, and to place it under the UVA bulb. The temperature in his tank Is usually always at around 70°f. I noticed he likes sleeping on his mat everynight. Is that okay for him? I really just want to make the best environment for him.
I got my russian tortoise about 6 months ago. I absolutely adore him. I'm so happy I have him. When I got him I was told all he needed was a tank, a heat pad, and a UVA daylight bulb and I also use eco earth subtrate. He seems to be happy in his enclosure. But the more I read about enclosures the more concerned I am that I might not have it right. I was told to leave the heating pad on all the time, and to place it under the UVA bulb. The temperature in his tank Is usually always at around 70°f. I noticed he likes sleeping on his mat everynight. Is that okay for him? I really just want to make the best environment for him.