Hello! I am switching from a compact 10.0 uvb bulb and want to switch to a linear uvb light fixture. What would you recommend for a Western Hermann’s? I am looking into the 12% Arcadia light, would that work? I also have an 18in tall enclosure and want to know how much distance needs to be from...
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I am struggling with finding the correct UVB bulb and fixture for my Western Hermann’s tortoise. I currently have a 10.0 UVB bulb in a dual repti zoo dome fixture because my tortoise was a baby and in a small enclosure. Now that he’s getting larger I upgraded his enclosure and am...
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I just received my western Hermann’s hatchling this week and am still getting used caring for him. This is my first reptile so I just want to make sure I am doing everything right for humidity and heat. I have a 50w basking light set up on the basking area about 12 in from the...
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I recently set up my tortoise enclosure to prepare for my hatchling coming in the next few weeks. I wanted to practice keeping the humidity and temperature for what the baby tort needs. I noticed that my moss hide started to sprout and I was curious if anyone knew what the sprouts were...
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I was just curious, I purchased a western Hermann’s from Garden State Tortoise. Chris said I would receive the tortoise in about late July. I haven’t heard from him since and have sent a check in email asking if I need to send my address soon. I could be impatient cause I am so...
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I currently live in an apartment and am getting my first tortoise next month. I would say about every 3ish months we have a fire drill or someone in the building accidentally sets off the fire alarm. I was curious what anyone would recommend transporting a young tortoise in that will...
Hello! I am getting a Hermann’s tortoise in July and am trying to research a variety of weeds and plants that my tortoise will be able to eat. I just purchased Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis and three African violets. I also purchased seeds for cat grass that include oat grass, rye grass, and a few...