Thanks for reply. To be honest I’ve been using the type of bulb for two years and didn’t realize that it was a type of compact bulb until it went out yesterday and I had to buy a new one. My tort has maintained roughly the same weight with small growth for the past two years. He’s actually being...
I know there are discussions about how compact and coil fluorescent UV bulbs can be potentially dangerous to torts, but what about a compact fluorescent bulb that is strictly for lighting only, and has no UV emitted? I uploaded a picture. Thanks for the help! :)
Yea, I believe that the koalas ancestors were so lazy that they just say up in the eucalyptus tree and ate the leaves. The ones who couldn't take it died. After millions of years koalas have evolved and now are the only animal (I believe) that can eat eucalyptus
The white is gone his shell, but now I had a new problem. He is up and active now but in a weird way. If I put food that he isn't too fond of, or put food a little later than usual he will try and climb the walls. Do I consider this as stress, or just him looking around for more food?
Also he...
I found two mushrooms in my cat grass pot this morning, I don't think I have anything to worry about but I'm double checking. I have used the dirt in these pots for several months, it is from backyard.
And also I recognize these mushrooms from ones in my backyard. I think I'll just empty the...
Hi all, I think and hope my Russian tort is ok but I must be sure. He has been acting kind of strange lately.
For the past few months my tort has lived indoors( outdoor enclosure being built) And he has exhibited normal behavior.
Then one day I noticed he never woke up. I opened his hide and...
I am starting to incorporate more natural things into my torts diet. He is a Russian. He doesn't always like the weeds so I generally mix a little bit of store bought food with it so that he gets at least a few mouth fulls. Right now tons of the plants and weeds are in bloom. After identifying...
I can't answer your question about humidity but yes you can get the materials there. My advice is don't over think it. Make sure it is escape proof!!! And keeps predators out!!! And don't forget to Double check on other threads or ask us