I am using the Coco Coir substrate right now, I am planning on adding some moss or leaves to help have a dry top layer. We were able to get the temperature raised up to 80 degrees F and the humidity levels are in the 70s now. We took out the humidifier that was in there and added a water...
I just got another light hooked up on the other side of the enclosure. The temperature has started to rise. So hopefully the temperature problem will be fixed. I just don't know how to get the humidity levels to increase and stay that high. I Spray down her enclosure with water and it rises for...
How do you keep the humidity level so high? Should the substrate be saturated? I have a humidifier in there and it keeps the humidity in the 50s. I will try to add another lamp at the other end this evening, hopefully that increases the temps! She has the log hide, that she uses rarely, she...
I feed her every other day, always with leafy greens and then I mix in a combination of fruits and veggies depending on the day. I usually spray on calcium supplement, from Zilla, every few days or once a week. I also give her timothy on top of her food.
I am a science teacher in Northern New York, I have a Red Footed Tortoise as a class pet. I have had her about one year now, I have had some trouble in the past with humidity levels and her eyes not opening. I have a humidifier in her terrarium and it keeps the humidity between 50-55%. I was...