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I know there are discussions about how compact and coil fluorescent UV bulbs can be potentially dangerous to torts, but what about a compact fluorescent bulb that is strictly for lighting only, and has no UV emitted? I uploaded a picture. Thanks for the help! :)

Anything look dangerous? Any suggestions?

I found two mushrooms in my cat grass pot this morning, I don't think I have anything to worry about but I'm double checking. I have used the dirt in these pots for several months, it is from backyard. And also I recognize these mushrooms from ones in my backyard. I think I'll just empty the...

Hi all, I think and hope my Russian tort is ok but I must be sure. He has been acting kind of strange lately. For the past few months my tort has lived indoors( outdoor enclosure being built) And he has exhibited normal behavior. Then one day I noticed he never woke up. I opened his hide and...

I am starting to incorporate more natural things into my torts diet. He is a Russian. He doesn't always like the weeds so I generally mix a little bit of store bought food with it so that he gets at least a few mouth fulls. Right now tons of the plants and weeds are in bloom. After identifying...

I just cleaned out this old garden of 2 foot tall weeds. It is 10ft by 10ft and in a couple of weeks will be the home of my Russian tortoise. I am going to make the borders higher approximately two feet higher and add a lid wtith hinges and locks. The lid will be part wood (for some shade) and...

I have a huge dilemma and I need help. My Russian has a huge indoor enclosure that he spends everyday living in. He loves it and is very healthy. I went with a large indoor enclosure because time outside is very limited for him so I wanted him to be happy because he is going to be indoor a lot...

There was a bug under my tortoises water dish should I be worried?

Saw this stone from my tortoise. It's tiny and it doesn't look like a kidney stone, or Uric acid stone but please let me know if I need to be worried. I did not see any struggling from my tortoise when he pooped. It's probably from one of the plant roots that he ate.

I have a male Russian tortoise. My indoor enclosure is 31.25 square feet, and outdoor enclosures should be larger, but It would be very difficult for something to be made that is larger, And the weather is completely unpredictable where a live instead I'm thinking this: Patio will be sealed off...

I have a large open topped enclosure for my Russian tortoise. Here are my temps. Measured with a temp gun. Enclosure is 31.25 square feet Lights: 100 watt mvb power sun, another light( just for light) Basking: 95-105 Warm side (about 15-25% of the square footage): 85-95 Middle side(15-25% of...

My tortoise has figured out where I put the food in his enclosure. I now have made two other feeding spots. So every couple of days I change the food to a different location to stimulate more exploration. Is this ok? He has found the food just fine

My Russian just made this, he recently pooped before he peed, so it could be residue. It could also be some loose stool. The strings are not worms they are coco coir. There is no sign of illness. Eating fine, active, normal behavior.

Just an update on my Russian tortoise George!!! Indoor Enclosure: 31.25 square feet L shaped At least 8 climbing/hiding Substrate coco coir 4-7in deep Temps: Basking: 100-107 Warm side: 85-99 Middle: 80-85 Cool side: 75-80 Humidity: anywhere from 30-60 Outdoor enclosure: Got George in winter...

Hello I have a Russian tortoise. He is very happy and healthy, he has an indoor enclosure about 31.15 square feet, hey has a varied diet and I have had him for three months. I got him in the fall so there was no use building an putdoor enclosure, but I will build one in the spring once the...

I just want to share some strange behavior with my tortoise. He is a Russian tortoise, between 6 months and a 1 year old. Captive bred. First day I had him he was very scared, he would always go inside his shell when my hand would be a foot away. I have had him for about a week and a half. Five...

I just got a Russian, should I make sure to train him to sleep in his humid his out? Or should I let him sleep where he wants. It's werid I just got him and he is very calm, I got him 6 days ago and he lets me pet him, hand feed him, And he will not ever use his hides unless he wants to climb on...

I just got a Russian tortoise, his enclosure is huge. It's in the shape of an L. I find him sleeping under his basking light for most of the day, generally from 7:00 to 4-5 pm . But every once in a while he will get up and move. Is this normal??

I just got my Russian tortoise today. Male and I named him George. ( didn't steal the name from anyone, I have wanted to name my tortoise George ever since third grade) here he is basking I would include a video of him exploring and falling in his head :), but it says no extension

I am using a MVB 100 watt powersun. It is going to be mounted 12 in away from the tortoise( haven't got tortoise yet hope to get it tommorow). However I have a basking slate rock thing that I use to spread the heat out for safe belly heat. Unfortunately it seems that it is hotter with the rock...