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Thanks for all the info! I love how informed and helpful the reptile community is!

I was looking through some previous threads and saw Yvonne G state that they only caused issues in baby torts and not the adults. Is that true? Also, I only use the lowest wattage CFL UVB bulbs (I don't rely on them for any light or heat, I use basking heat bulbs for that). I saw some people...

I don't have a tortoise yet, but am doing research. I've noticed a lot of people don't like CFL UVB lights for torts, and was wondering why? I've used CFL on my other reptiles (beardies, blue-tongue, anoles, water dragon, and red-eared slider) for years without any issues. I make sure to...

I actually don't go away often, but I usually go away once a year on vacation and have my friend stop by to take care of my pets.

I can provide an 8x4 ft tortoise table; cannot do outdoor enclosure; moist/humid no problem, but I always prefer dry conditions if possible since it's less to monitor; no preference on herbivore or omnivore; overnight heat is no problem, I do it for some of my other animals; as for being away, I...

I'm doing research on my first land turtle/tortoise, and I wanted opinions on box turtles vs tortoises. I'm looking for a small turtle/tortoise I can keep indoors (tortoise table) that is hardy and fairly easy to care for. I want something that is personable, and won't have any issues if I have...

Thanks for the advice everyone! I'm going to stick with a Hermann's tortoise, after all. I actually am planning on making a large tortoise table (at least the 8x4 minimum), and have adjustable walls I can use to start the enclosure off small and move them to make it bigger as it grows. I will...

I live in Pennsylvania, and am looking into getting a tortoise. I plan on keeping it in a large indoor enclosure, with trips outdoors when possible. I had been leaning towards Hermann's tortoise because of size, but was curious if anyone has any experience with cherry heads in the type of set up...

I use a 60 watt bulb, and the turtle's shell is in the high 80's when she's basking, the pebbles she's on are in the high 70's when she is not basking. Think it needs to be positioned lower or with a higher wattage?

I use a 60 watt bulb, and the turtle's shell is in the high 80's when she's basking, the pebbles she's on are in the high 70's when she is not basking. Think it needs to be positioned lower or with a higher wattage?

Thanks!

Hi all! I am a veteran reptile owner, but don't have any torts yet. I am planning on getting an Eastern Herman's Tortoise at the Hamburg reptile show next year some time. I'm sure I will be doing lots of research here in the coming months, especially when I go to build my tortoise table. Thanks...