AH! I'm seeing a theme here developing - stop with hotspots altogether. Move towards indirect heat that is globally, within the enclosure, more uniform. Definitely appreciate the advice. Thanks!
Absolutely - the basking light is a ReptiZoo Supersun UV 100W --> dialing that back down to a 75W (used to have that wattage, but it burned out...had a 100W from a friend that said, "Sure...that'd be fine!"). The other light is a 12" ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO. The CHE is a 75W. I should clarify...
Thank you! That sounds so very reasonable when I see it written down. Will dial down the hot spot. Will work in getting him out of doors now that the weather has turned quite nice. Appreciate the tips!
OK - you guys are brilliant, definitely appreciate everyone's advice and thoughts on prior posting about Odin. Some developments and questions. One, it looks like he's developing some pyramiding of which I'm concerned; and a diet question.
First, here's Odin today at around 8-9 months:
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Tom - that is fantastic, good sir! As I too would be interested in caring for one of these amazing creatures - where would one find your beauties for sale?
Appreciate your feedback - definitely appreciate the "assist" in thinking here. I think I'll begin shopping around for some small potted plants to add!
OK - first the basics: Odin was born with only one eye about 4 months ago. I picked him up from a redfoot breeder because: 1) I've always wanted a tortoise and 2) Look at him. I mean I got this 1st photo of him and was asked if I wanted to adopt, and basically said to myself, "Well. Guess I've a...