Recent content by churlishcurls

Not just any light, but UVA and UVB light. They need it to grow properly. It's like sunshine. I use this light and it works wonderfully for 007. Just remember to change the bulbs every 6 months or so, because even if it doesn't burn out it will stop emitting the UV rays that are essential for...

She has one [ZooMed UV 100w] for her basking area, I guess my query was more in the direction of, would you recommend using another one as an additional light source? I've just been using the second head on our floor lamp for some additional ambient light at the cool/humid side. We're...

Much appreciated. We're in the process of building a second layer and ramp for more space and more consistent temps/humidity. Unfortunately our current living space doesn't allow for a much larger footprint. It's 6x4 at the moment. More light was something I was thinking about. MVB?

007 is an adult Russian tortoise - male, but gets called a lady. We took her to the vet for a beak trim and check up about 3 weeks ago, and everything worked out fine for her. She was put under. However, since the visit, she hasn't been eating much at all - a few nibbles or noses the pieces...

Much appreciated, thanks for the ideas.

Good deal! I appreciate the feedback. As it hasn't changed, I've been assuming it's just an odd spot, but it still bothers me. Just to call it out - this little bit here.

Double O's had a spot on her shell for at the very least the last 4 months or so. Sink photo is from 3 months ago, and the plastic tub photo is from today. The white chip is from old damage- I'm more curious about the little reddish spot on the rear acute. It looks like it's under the surface...

@Yvonne G , are there other foods you'd suggest for beak wear? She avoids the sturdier stems of most leafy greens. I read that celeriac was an okay food item, but Double O had zero interest. She's been living with mostly store-bought greens, so my goal of varying her diet is taking slowly.

Thank you.

It may be last time they tried to trim her beak they didn't go very far; it had gotten chipped not too long ago and they didn't want to exacerbate the damage, if I remember what my mom told me.

As noted, I intend to bring her in for a trim once it warms up a touch. I feed her on a piece of slate. She's got two pieces of cuttlebone and I never cut her food. I bought chopped kale once in an emergency and I think we were all annoyed by it, ha.

Ha! We'd actually planned on installing a second floor before she moved in, but it didn't get finessed in time. I need to devote time to getting the proper measurements, and figuring out the best setup so she doesn't hurt herself when she inevitably goes bombing down the ramp. Thanks :)

Greetings from Minnesota - My partner and I brought 007 the Russian in to our care a few months ago now, and I've been inundating myself with knowledge, tips, and reptile husbandry videos ever since. This forum has definitely helped me gain a sense of proportion about Tortoisehead's needs...

What a sweet face :3 pretty little buddy you've got there.

I have not forgotten you, Lucygoose. I asked around, but my friends in Madison aren't huge gardeners. They suggested Willy St. Co-op if you don't already go. Quickly googling organic garden shops, I found West Star Organics. Looks like its mostly for standard gardening but if you buy some...