That my plan. I am going to get some forest type substrate and start her on a diet plan. It's just too bad that her original owner didn't take the time to treat this animal right. Stella is an awesome tortoise ans I'm going to make sure that she is taken care of. Thank you for your help.
it's a long straight fluorescent light like the kind used in a fish tank. I'm thinking of getting an infrared light for heat so I can keep it on at night. I think the previous owner let it get too cold at night(he shut off all of the lights including the heat lamp). Any suggestions for heating?
Im using a paper bedding material, thats what the guy was using when he gave her to me. The lighting is a UVA/UVB bulb and a heat lamp for warmth.
I've been misting her to keep the humidity up, is this an acceptable method or is there a better way? Thanks for your help.
My name is Brandon and Im new to this forum. I recently rescued a red foot from someone who was unable to care for the animal. I have never owned a red foot and I'm unsure of their normal behavior and mannerisms. I believe "stella" is dehydrated a bit and she has pyramiding(moderate to...