I've got the CHE over the hide.. A regular incandescent in the middle (above the water) and the strip light between the middle and the right. I'm wondering if I should just fill in where the guy made a place for the water and put it on the right hand side instead..?
I can link you to the thread I made about my tortoise's enclosure and how p/o'd I am... I'm looking for someone local to Southern Ontario who can maybe help me out.
Hi everyone! I finally got my tortoise's new enclosure delivered after several months of waiting. It's 6'x3', which I know is still below the minimum recommended dimensions, but that is the size I can accommodate in my home right now and it's a hell of a lot bigger than what she's been living...
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I keep looking at all the wonderful enclosure threads that others have posted, but most of them are for babies or juveniles or were posted a really long time ago. I would love to get some more ideas for a "final" enclosure for a single adult redfoot. I have someone that...
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I have been so busy with school the last few months that I haven't been on the forum.
I am looking to make an outdoor pen for my redfoot, and I'm wondering about using cinder blocks. Do I need do use mortar, or is it safe to just stack them? I'm paranoid that the...
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My humidifier finally arrived, and I have it running fine for my RF. The problem I'm having now is that the condensation on the shower curtain covering everything is dripping onto my floor. I don't know how to remedy this and still have access to the tank. Thoughts?
Dawn
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My (third) Reptifogger bit the bullet yesterday. I don't want to buy another one. They last for about 6-10 months and they're $80 CAD.
I've been looking online (Amazon, mostly) and I'm having a heck of a time finding a humidifier that has a spout on it that I can...
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So I posted these photos on FB back in July and was told that the shell is abnormal.
He has not seen a vet, because I'm worried that she's going to tell me that I have to empty his tank and put him on paper towels while I treat him for parasites (he had them as a...
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It's me again, lol!
I did a search for answers to this, but the results were all too old for me to be able to respond.
My RF tank has been dropping to about 68°F at night, at least at the one end. Is that too cold for him? He's almost 3 years old and doesn't seem to be having...
I'm starting to think that my RF that was sold to me as a Cherry-head isn't actually a cherry-head lol... now that I've had him for a couple of years his head is nowhere near as red as it used to be. He's still adorable, I just need to keep in mind that he might get bigger than anticipated...
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I was just on one of the RF groups on Facebook and there is a short discussion about MVB usage. People on there are saying a) not to use them and b) to only have UVB on for less than 6 hours per day. (and a normal flood lamp for heat the rest of the time)
I have a Powersun...
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Here is what I have for my future build for my RF. However, after measuring the rooms I have, I will probably have to start smaller and work up to the 8x6. As it is right now, I might be able to fit 4x6 and it would be a bit tight. What I'd love is to install some track...
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I have been searching through the forum and I have seen quite a few people recommend that others "copy TerryO's" enclosure lol.. But @terryo I can't find the right thread of your enclosure(s) since you're such a popular poster! Could you or someone link me to pics of your indoor...
I am posting this on behalf of an old coworker who is unfamiliar with torts. She found this tortoise in her backyard the other day, and it returned today. She has contacted Lil' RES Q to come and pick him/her up as she doesn't have the proper accommodations (and neither do I, sadly).
Hi everyone,
I recently started a bioactive tank for my RF, and I'm having a heck of a time keeping the heat and humidity in. I realize that a closed chamber is likely best, but I don't have the money, the space, or the know-how to create such a structure.
For those of you who use glass...
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I have neglected to use distilled water in my fogger, and my cherry-head has a buildup of calcium on his shell now. I have been soaking him and using a baby toothbrush (which he hates) but once he dries, he still has a lot of white on him. Is there anything safe that I can use to...
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I haven't been on here in ages, I'm afraid. But I'm back with some questions!
I want to convert my cherry head's enclosure to bioactive substrate. I have read a little bit, but thought I could maybe get some more up-to-date info.
Where can I buy crushed lava rock...
Hey guys, long time no post!
As my little guy gets bigger, I'm needing to start the hunt for a larger enclosure. I am not handy AT ALL. He's about 18-19 months old, so he'll be fine for a bit longer in his current 40 gallon tank.. Anyway, I'm in Ontario and the best thing I've come across so...
Good evening everyone,
I brought home a new kitten today. I'm just wondering, for those of you who have reptiles and cats: How do you train a cat to stay off of tank-lids so they don't burn themselves on heat lamp hoods etc?
(Can you tell this is my first cat lol)
I know, I know. I imagine this has been talked to death already, but I'm having trouble with the search aspect of this forum at the moment and I'm getting frustrated.
ANYWAY,
I've been using melaleuca mulch for my cherry head who is about 8 months old and 2" long. However I have done more...