Recent content by Smiller515

Hm, I'm sorry that's strange. For me if shows three different pictures, can can try to reattach. Yes it is a 100watt MVB. That dish ish actually for water and I sink it down in the substrate so there is no edge and eliminate tipping. The food is in the corner to the side of the light. I can...

Here is the new set up. I will move my little guy in tomorrow after his morning soak :) eventually when I move him into the large tortoise table I will use the tub I be light and add some living plants that he can graze on :)

I don't want to get too ahead of myself as it has only been today. Maybe the carrots? I have an awesome hero vet I can consult if it continues to be an issue, but I wanted to get some opinions before I contact her.

Is there something wrong with the diet I described above? As for health he is eating regularly, very active, and sleeps in his humid hide at night. Temps and humidity levels are all monitored and appropriate. As I mentioned I have only had him a week and got him from a reliable reptile keeper...

Just checking, after reading a few posts on the forum I think it is normal, but my baby Hermann's Tortoise has a very runny stool today. I just got him a week ago so he could just be adjusting to a new diet, but I wanted to ask. I have been feeding him a mixture of dandelion greens and endive...

Those pictures were just what I needed to get me in the right direction, thank you!

Thank you for being so patient with my questions, this is why I want to make sure I ask the right ones before getting it all set up today. As I was looking for examples I saw some pictures where people had the domes laying right on the lid, which I wasn't too comfortable with, so I appreciate...

Thank you! When I cut the hole for the light, do you just rest the dome light on top of the lid?

Thank you! Trust me, good care has been my priority from the start. After going through the heartbreak of doing anything I could trying to nurse an already sick baby tortoise back to health, keeping this little guy healthy and happy has been a top priority. I have only had him for a week and...

Ok great, thank you!

Thank you, pictures are very helpful! I don't usually see many pictures of enclosures with a lid on, but given I live up North and winter is coming I want to make sure I'm keeping his home warm enough. I have already purchased a larger bin that I will be transferring him to today. :)

I have thought of this but was worried my tort wouldn't get enough air with the top being on. I was thinking of drilling holes along the top sides of the Rubbermaid tote. Would this be appropriate? I want him to have more room I just want to make sure he's getting enough air as well.

I have a larger bin 2.5 times the size of where he is now, but I'm afraid I won't be able to heat it properly. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this?

Thank You So much for all of this great info! I'll attach a picture of my new enclosure. With this little guy I use the "forest floor" cypress mulch. I use a battery powered device to measure temperature and humidity. I also have a point and shoot thermometer to double check temps. For...