Evan Reller
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Hello,
I just bought a 4 year old Russian from Pet Co. I currently have her in a 40 gallon glass tank. I know that isn't ideal, but I have blocked vision 4-5 inches off the bottom so she can't see out of her walls and I've made sure she has good ventilation.
My questions are this, I currently have a 100W infrared basking light bulb 16 inches off the substrate (coconut coir). The thermometer at her level reads about 82 degrees under the basking light and about 75 in the cooler areas. Do I need to bump up the wattage for the basking area or should she be alright?
Also, I have heard mixed reviews about keeping the substrate moist or not, would love some advice?
Lastly, this is her third day in the tank and she hasn't eaten or gone to her water. She just sleeps all day. I've taken her out to walk around for exercise and she moves around, but I'm wondering if she is just adjusting?
I would love some help on this!
I just bought a 4 year old Russian from Pet Co. I currently have her in a 40 gallon glass tank. I know that isn't ideal, but I have blocked vision 4-5 inches off the bottom so she can't see out of her walls and I've made sure she has good ventilation.
My questions are this, I currently have a 100W infrared basking light bulb 16 inches off the substrate (coconut coir). The thermometer at her level reads about 82 degrees under the basking light and about 75 in the cooler areas. Do I need to bump up the wattage for the basking area or should she be alright?
Also, I have heard mixed reviews about keeping the substrate moist or not, would love some advice?
Lastly, this is her third day in the tank and she hasn't eaten or gone to her water. She just sleeps all day. I've taken her out to walk around for exercise and she moves around, but I'm wondering if she is just adjusting?
I would love some help on this!