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    Mercury vapor bulb & light fixture

    Where did you hear about them lasting only 3 months? I've seen clamp lights such as that in store but they never mention ceramic, only porcelain.
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    Mercury vapor bulb & light fixture

    I know the recommendation here is the MVB. I've read people get them at home improvement stores cheaper than pet stores. I've gone out to a few and none of them had ceramic sockets. Isn't that critical for a MVB? I see porcelain sockets sometimes. At one store today, I saw a MVB that was skinny...
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    Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone!

    Happy Independence day! My torti handles fireworks much better than my guard dog. Thanks to all who keep us safe.
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    Lighting 101

    Yep, Clyde is Russian. I love the two options you gave me. #2 seems the best bet for his current accommodations. He has glass walls (I know I need to get a border up to prevent his attempts to walk through walls.) Are there any brands to avoid or must buys? The store didn't specify age, but's...
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    Lighting 101

    I am very new to the tortoise world. I read a lot about the different lighting fixture/bulbs around. It is all very confusing since there are many different opinions. I am a pet store victim it appears. I have a zoo med double dome fixture 100watt basking bulb and red bulb for night time heat...
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    My tortie doesn't wear fur.

    My tortie doesn't wear fur.
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