Hi!
I am new to the reptile world and am currently in the process of researching. I want to make sure I am well prepared before I welcome a new addition to my family. After some investigation, I have decided that a Russian Tortoise is definitely the right tortoise for me.
While I feel pretty confident that I understand what kind of habitat and food an RT needs, I just can't seem to grasp the lighting situation. If I am correct, a tortoise needs two lights: A UV light (which provides vitamins in the absence of a sun) and a heat lamp for them to bask in. {Jump in and correct me if I'm wrong}
Seems simple enough, however when I go to the pet store I am so confused by all of the different brands and labels. It seems that every light is a different strength/wattage/voltage and I am just looking for some guidance so I know what to pick out for my future RT
Thank you guys so much!
I am new to the reptile world and am currently in the process of researching. I want to make sure I am well prepared before I welcome a new addition to my family. After some investigation, I have decided that a Russian Tortoise is definitely the right tortoise for me.
While I feel pretty confident that I understand what kind of habitat and food an RT needs, I just can't seem to grasp the lighting situation. If I am correct, a tortoise needs two lights: A UV light (which provides vitamins in the absence of a sun) and a heat lamp for them to bask in. {Jump in and correct me if I'm wrong}
Seems simple enough, however when I go to the pet store I am so confused by all of the different brands and labels. It seems that every light is a different strength/wattage/voltage and I am just looking for some guidance so I know what to pick out for my future RT
Thank you guys so much!