Apologies, I had a blonde moment there. I’ve attached a photo of the box the bulb came in. I assumed the tortoise sand from the pet shop would be okay. I’ll be writing them a bad review so thank you!
I’ve read the care sheet and will be changing the substrate as soon as it arrives. Have also...
Yes! I’ve read the full sheet you sent me and I’ve ordered some orchid bark. I’ll get a digital temperature gauge ordered aswell, thank you.
I thought the same about his water dish too when we got it, especially with him only being about 3 inches long. I try put the dish on the base of the...
Looks great! Your little one will need some clean water at all times too :) An optional addition could be a few rocks (tortoises love to climb).
ps - your tortoise is beautiful
I use a ceramic Reflector lamp at 250W given to me by the shop I bought him from. I use bedding wood in some areas and Mediterranean tortoise sand in others. he also has a bowel of warm water which I replace with fresh twice a day
Hey all! My gorgeous Sheldon is a Hermann and is only 15 month old. Today I noticed Sheldon pulling his head into his shell and rubbing his face up on to his arm. He seams to have done this multiple times and on both sides of his face.
As I say, it’s only today I’ve noticed and maybe he’s just...
Hi Charlie, I have a Hermann too, Sheldon. He does the exact same I don’t think it’s anything to worry about too much! Depending on how long you’ve had him, Charlie may be just exploring his habitat and trying to learn and get use to surroundings. I haven’t had mine long, but I found he calmed...
Yes, I second that. This imagine is very similar to mine. I have a hole at the back of the board for the thick wire to go through a hook to hang the light off of. Hope it helps x