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Crystallynda

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The grow tent is 4 ft long, 2 ft wide, and 2 ft high. You can put it anywhere you want as long as you have access to the front of it.

I think they're pretty, and the members using them say they work great.
And it can’t be on the floor correct?
 

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And it can’t be on the floor correct?
Actually, I think they do put them on the floor. They might put a tarp down first to protect the floor. I'll tag Sydney. She'll answer all questions about grow tents.

I'm going to bed...I'll be online off and on tomorrow.

@Srmcclure Sydney, please tell this lady all about grow tents.
 

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Actually, I think they do put them on the floor. They might put a tarp down first to protect the floor. I'll tag Sydney. She'll answer all questions about grow tents.

I'm going to bed...I'll be online off and on tomorrow.

@Srmcclure Sydney, please tell this lady all about grow tents.
???

also is it bad that I might of put him in water more than once today ??

I was trying to keep warm...
 

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He was too cold in his house, I wide awake knowing he’s cold! I placed him on chest! bad idea putting his house near the window!!??
 

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For a dry head personally I put so warm water on a cotton pad and just let his head soak
Interesting alright! Also he’s sleeping on my hand more comfortable! His house was too cold..for the life of me I could leave in there!!
I wonder if anybody has experienced this?
 

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Interesting alright! Also he’s sleeping on my hand more comfortable! His house was too cold..for the life of me I could leave in there!!
I wonder if anybody has experienced this?
if he’s okay that’s fine every tort is different and like different things. Is he active and eating?
 

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On top, I put the heater on
if he’s okay that’s fine every tort is different and like different things. Is he active and eating?
we he’s active and drinks water!! The eating is tricky..I know he wants to eat..but I think I have to go shopping for him for local stuff because apparently the pellets are not for him yet! I have only had the tort for a couple days!! He did have a small nibble though before bed and he walked a little before I put him back in his enclosure!
 

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The grow tents work really well for the money and I love mine. I currently have 2 3ft x 6ft tents for my 2 torts and both work fine for both species (SA leo and redfoot). Im not super knowledgeable about desert torts, but a closed chamber will trap your heat and keep whatever humidity that baby needs pretty darn easy. I have one on the floor and one on a table thing by brother made for me right above it. Both have inside and outside liners and I also bought cheap pink sheet insulation at home depot and put it underneath just in case. I can help you get one all set up easy peasy
 

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The grow tents work really well for the money and I love mine. I currently have 2 3ft x 6ft tents for my 2 torts and both work fine for both species (SA leo and redfoot). Im not super knowledgeable about desert torts, but a closed chamber will trap your heat and keep whatever humidity that baby needs pretty darn easy. I have one on the floor and one on a table thing by brother made for me right above it. Both have inside and outside liners and I also bought cheap pink sheet insulation at home depot and put it underneath just in case. I can help you get one all set up easy peasy
That would be wonderful!! ??
 

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On top, I put the heater on

we he’s active and drinks water!! The eating is tricky..I know he wants to eat..but I think I have to go shopping for him for local stuff because apparently the pellets are not for him yet! I have only had the tort for a couple days!! He did have a small nibble though before bed and he walked a little before I put him back in his enclosure!
Get some greens for sure like dandelion leaves, escarole, radicchio and endive atleast to start.. itll need mainly weeds, but this will be better for now than pellets.. Pellets are only supposed to be supplemental foods.
 

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Get some greens for sure like dandelion leaves, escarole, radicchio and endive atleast to start.. itll need mainly weeds, but this will be better for now than pellets.. Pellets are only supposed to be supplemental foods.
Good to know!
def gonna start by getting his proper light and then off to the store I go!
 

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I been readying a lot on desert torts! My head is full of knowledge..but I can use a lot more since apparently some information isn’t accurate anymore!
Stop reading info from other sources. Most of what you find is old, out-dated and wrong.

You don't need a closed chamber for a DT. You don't need a UV bulb in your climate. Just get the few items that I linked for you.

The coco coir substrate in your order is correct. The lamp stand is a great way to hang your heat lamp and adjust the height. No need to soak more than once a day. Get a dishwashing tub from Walmart for about $2 to soak him in. Get a second tub, black, flip it over and cut out a door hole for a humid hide. Its okay for the baby to drop to room temp at night, as long as it can warm up under the basking lamp, or in the sun, each day.

Read this thread for the correct care info and diet info:
 

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Stop reading info from other sources. Most of what you find is old, out-dated and wrong.

You don't need a closed chamber for a DT. You don't need a UV bulb in your climate. Just get the few items that I linked for you.

The coco coir substrate in your order is correct. The lamp stand is a great way to hang your heat lamp and adjust the height. No need to soak more than once a day. Get a dishwashing tub from Walmart for about $2 to soak him in. Get a second tub, black, flip it over and cut out a door hole for a humid hide. Its okay for the baby to drop to room temp at night, as long as it can warm up under the basking lamp, or in the sun, each day.

Read this thread for the correct care info and diet info:
So wait you don’t recommend the plant enclosure? Cause what I have is a plastic one!!
 
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