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  1. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    ok awesome! That was what I wanted to know. Appreciate it. Yes, there is a humid hide, a log and the other side is cooler with lesser light. Thank you!
  2. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    Assumed all day. Fran Baines on Facebook told me to run it all day, as it's part of daylight, so i had always assumed, 12 hours on, 12 off.
  3. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    I'm confused. The top of the stand is 23" from the substrate.,...I can just hang the lights from there, 20 " was what you said?
  4. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    Here is what the box says for how high to hang it. I just don't know what UV index it's supposed to be for Russian.
  5. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    Do you happen to know what reading a Russian Tortoise requires? I am reading conflicting info online from 1-2.6 to 2.9-7.4. I built a PVC stand to hang the Arcadia 6% bulb from (see pic) but I am waiting for the bulb to come in. Anyway, I Just need to know how high up to hang the 6% bulb. I...
  6. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    @Tom are you able to help me? What is the correct UVI I should be aiming for, for a Russian Tortoise? I have a T5 6% tube and need to know how high to hang it above my pet to get the correct UVI (which I don't know what that is, is it like 4.0?)?
  7. Truemanfoo

    How high above Russian Tortoise should UVB bulb be?

    HI everyone, I have looked and looked and cannot find how high about my Russian Tortoise i need to hang the Arcadia Pro T5 6% tube bulb? I have a 5X5 foot enclosure for 1 male. I'm creating a stand out of PVC pipe but need to know how high up the light needs to go. Plus, i'm wondering what...
  8. Truemanfoo

    Help with Russian Tortoise lighting ?

    I need help with lighting please! I recently upgraded Squirtle’s enclosure to this 4x4. Currently I’m using a Mega-Ray 70 watt MVB and next to it is an LED 10watt household bulb just for more light. I know it’s too dark in here and not sure if I need to add another light stand and dome and...
  9. Truemanfoo

    Tortoise stays hidden in log and does not bask...help!

    thank you! As i mentioned, the only bulbs are a Mercury Vapor Bulb 70Watt so that takes care of everything as far as heat and UVB goes. I don't have any other option for housing, unfortunately.
  10. Truemanfoo

    Russian Tortoise worrying me

    HI there, I am having the same trouble too. My tortoise wants nothing to do with the basking area and immediately goes into his log after he eats. He never just 'hangs out' in his house, he is always hidden. I have yet to get anyone to respond to my thread :(
  11. Truemanfoo

    Tortoise stays hidden in log and does not bask...help!

    Bumping...can anyone help me?
  12. Truemanfoo

    Tortoise stays hidden in log and does not bask...help!

    Hi everyone, i need some help here please! He eats just fine, for the most part, and is pooping great, but he comes out in the morning to eat and goes right back into his log for the entire day and night until the next morning when i put more food in. Got a Russian Tortoise about 3 weeks ago...
  13. Truemanfoo

    Need help with heat and lighting_Russian Tortoise

    The guides are not telling me exactly what i need to know. Can someone literally give me a link to the exact lighting and heat that i need? and also the temperature gauge? thank you so much
  14. Truemanfoo

    Need help with heat and lighting_Russian Tortoise

    Huh? I am baffled, that's what i am saying....i keep getting different info! Thank you.
  15. Truemanfoo

    Need help with heat and lighting_Russian Tortoise

    Hi everyone, I bought our Squirtle from a very reputable Reptile only store. They specifically told me to purchase the following which I did. Can someone tell me if this UVB and Heat Lamp is correct? I keep the red heat lamp on 24/7 and turn the UVB lamp off at night. The more I read on here...
  16. Truemanfoo

    Thoughts on new russian burying itself constantly?

    You are correct, this is a straight tube and exactly what I am using. Everything I have read says this is exactly correct.
  17. Truemanfoo

    Welcome to Squirtel, the Russian Tortoise!

    Hi! My son is 8 and he just earned a Russian Tortoise after having worked all summer for it. He has been wanting one for 2 years. We are all excited in this house to have this little guy with us. Reading and learning as much as we can and enjoying just watching him. Here is a pic of him after...
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