Since the box traps the heat it's already warm without the light so when I put the reptile thermometer the mvb isn't always on is that bad since the tortoises aren't exposed to the uvb Ray's for long? And I know the temps they're just a bit warm because I want the light to be on longer so the...
I used to have a uvb coil but my sulcata got sick so I researched and changed it to a MVB, he's still got some white around his eyes though but he's getting better. As far as equipment I have two flower pots for shelter a plant saucer for water and I have some plastic surrounding the enclosure...
Update: I got a Zoo Med Mercury vapor bulb. The sulcata got somewhat better, he still can't fully open his eyes though I have been soaking him daily. I got a plastic that can cover the enclosure but I will be changing the enclosure as soon as I can find something for sale for the right price...
Hello, I just got my first tortoises last month, since I'm new with tortoises I have made a few mistakes so far but they seem happy. I live in South East Texas and hope to be a breeder in the future since I got the land size for the tortoises to roam. I have had experience with reptiles in the...