Hey guys!
So when I got Alaska a week today, she had a bit of white markings on her shell, however a week on and it seems these white marks have spread to other parts of her shell. I was wondering if you guys could take a look and tell me what it is (shell rot??) And how to fix it?
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I worry too much about her but I'm happy with all I've done for her so far!
Next action: the UVB bulb doesn't give out enough heat so needed to lower it, so imma get a new fixutfi to put a basking light beside the UVB so she isn't getting harmful levels.
I take it having both a UVB and basking light is the best? I only have a UVB installed and have to rise and lower it to get the proper temperature, however I'm concerned that sometimes it's too low to the substrate.
Hey guys! ✌️
Just a wee update on Alaska
I feel like I now have everything right and running well - Yay!
She finally has her new substrate down - bought from a tortoise expert store (coco coid) which keeps humidity much better and she seems to be able to walk better on it so I'm happy .
I...
Hey all!
Just thought I'd give you all an update on my little Alaska since you all gave me some great advice.
So I bought her a new, higher watt bulb and it worked magic! Within the first 5 mins of turning it on Alaska opened her eyes by herself and started walking around and eating some food...
The bulb was a curly 75 watt. I have a 100 watt ordered. Accidentally broke the bulb tonight so will hopefully find one in my local town tomorrow, it not, it might be a bit of a wait before the replacement one arrives. Stressing so much tonight about it!
Yes - it was the curly light she was using, however I have a non curly one which has higher wattage arriving in the post so this should help the temperature levels. A new problem has arised tonight tho as I accidentally broke that bulb and the replacement won't be arriving for 48 hours unless I...
I hope so - could this be a factor as to why she is unable to open her eyes? When I bath her, they eventually open so I'm guessing it's a humidity issue?
Hey there!
Thanks for your comment - I just ordered new substrate for Alaska in the last hour so the dryness will be gone soon enough. I agree, the enclosure is very dry and this is why I bathe Alaska every day.
I am also going to spray the table daily to imcrese humidity :)
Well... I'm an idiot. I was wanting to take a look at Alaskas light as I was ordering her a new one and I grabbed it a bit too tight so it smashed in my hands.
I never thought having a tort would be this stressful the first initial days!
Now she has no UV/ basking light until Friday. So angry...
Hey Irish Kitty!
So glad I found this place, without the great people like yourself, I would be at a total loss!
Thank you for your comment - what type of tortoise do you have?
I really don't know Drew - it's just the one the man threw in with the table and said that's all I needed. I admit I became very naive with excitement and wish I could turn back time.
The heat map is a very low temperature and I feel like it's best to keep it on until I get the proper...
Hey Yvonne thanks for the response!
I was wondering if you could tell me the best substance to use at the bottomed of Alaskas (Hermann) table? And as for heating/UV lighting, you haven't a link to buy one anywhere?
Also, can I have an opinion on heat maps?
I honestly think that the pet...
Hey Drew! Sorry I was busy with work - Alaska is a Herman's not a Russian ;)
I'm not sure what the substrate is - the pet shop gave me it all with an 'all included' package but it was already in the table he gave me. It is like a gritty thing and is very dry.