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Hi! I'm not sure how to get Josie enough UVB exposure. Even though her UVB light is on, she is always under her hide. What should I do? Thanks!

I got Josie 1.5 weeks ago at a local Fish/Reptile pet store. The owner told me that Josie was 3-4 years old and they got her from a wholesaler. She also said that she had another RT that was bigger than her. When I brought Josie home, I was able to get a measurement of her shell from neck to...

Hi! I just wanted to make sure that my UVB light is enough for my Russian tortoise, Josie. I have a T5 HO 5.0 UVB 24 watt. Is this enough UVB coverage for her? I turned off her basking light for the picture. The UVB light is 18.5” from the substrate. Thanks!!!!

Hello, I just got a Russian tortoise last night. First time every having a tortoise as a pet. I haven't seen her eat. She's been active all morning trying to explore her surroundings and what looked like attempting to escape. Now, she's sleeping a lot and it's only early afternoon. She hasn't...