My father was a middle school teacher for over 30 years and was beloved by his students. On my first day of student teaching (many years ago), I called him and asked for words of wisdom. He said, “ When talking with students, instead of making a comment or statement, ask a question. The first...
A PVC enclosure is always superior to a bookcase DIY, as long as it’s large enough. A PVC enclosure is impervious to the humidity, whereas the bookcase could rot or encourage fungI.
Thanks for the insight. Yes, I am now (for the winter) housing him in a PVC enclosure with fine grade orchid bark, Arcadia 12% T5 HO hanging from chains for lowering and raising (based on my SolarMeter 6.5), CHE on a Pymeter digital controller for heat, 65 watt incandescent flood bulb for...
I tried to find information that was previously posted on this question, but didn’t have much luck finding any (could TOTALLY be operator error…).
I have a male Russian that I rescued 14 years ago. He was estimated to be 4 years old (I know—could have been any age). He seems to be wild caught...
Spider plants are great as well. I have pothos and spider plants hanging in my Russian’s PVC enclosure and they thrive! I also have Tradescantia which does well.
In our family we have a saying: “If you wouldn’t let your toddler do it, then your pet shouldn’t be doing it!”
(i.e. running in traffic, bouncing around a car, pooping and peeing in the neighbors yard, etc).
I am a responsible dog owner. I have 3 Golden Retrievers that are either in a fenced in yard or on a leash. My husband carries bags to pick up their poop on walks and we pay the fees to register them with the city.
My neighbors have a cat that roams the neighborhood, uses my gardens as a...
I have a Russian tortoise and the husbandry is pretty much the same. I get the water to 90F/32C and then place it back into his enclosed chamber to soak. I put the bowl NEAR the basking bulb, NOT directly under it. It keeps the water warmer for longer.
Also, high humidity at night is okay as...
I learned the hard way that the cheaper meters only read natural UV from the sun. They do not work for artificially generated UV (I.e. bulbs). They‘re a waste of money.
If you pour water into the edges, wait a little, and then mix it all up with your hands, then the humidity will increase. Of course an enclosed environment is superior…
Oh my goodness! First, you need to hear that you are doing a GREAT job! I see that you are doing everything you can to improve Carl‘s life. However, whatever damage to his carapace, a vet will not be able to change that. Spend your time and resources in other ways. As many here have learned...