Recent content by gisselle.b

Thanks so much, I didn't mean to go the cheap route I was just so confused and all the research I was doing wasn't really helping. So I went to the petstore and the woman that helped me recommended all those things. I'm going to return the infrared light today, any recommendations on a basking...

It says 10.0 uvb it has two U shaped bulbs.

I don't have the cage with me right now but I purchased a new UVB bulb but it's only 13 watts is that enough?

This aquarium is just temporary, I have a family member who is going to make me a custom made one but in the meantime I bought a 20 gallon one. I tested out a 75 watt bulb for heat and it was perfect, I also bought an infrared bulb for heat at night. For uvb I bought a 26 watt bulb. However this...

How many watts should I be using for heat and uvb if I have a 20 gallon terrarium?

Okay thanks so much for your time.

Oh okay thanks a lot. Have you ordered from tortoise supply? I've seen a lot of great reviews.

My only concern with getting a lager tortoise is it won't be as tame. Any tips on how to tame a tortoise?

Let me start off by saying I will be a first time owner and need all the help I can get with my first tortoise. Should I start with a baby or a yearling?

Thanks for the response I live in Santa Rosa, California I would like to buy a russian tortoise. I've been looking through many websites and they each have reviews saying that their tortoises are unhealthy and shipped incorrectly.

Sorry I'm new to tortoise forum but I had a question in regards to where I could get a tortoise? All the pet stores near me either don't sell captive bred or just don't sell any at all. I was planning to order one online but don't know which website to trust, any suggestions? Thanks for your time.