sunlight

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    Should i turn off my Red foots light over the summer? (How much outdoor time in exchange)

    I have a 1 year old red foot named pontormo They are doing very well. I live in Canada in the west coast so our summers are moderate however we've had some freak summers lately due to climate change. a couple years ago my ball Pyton got burned during an unexpected heat wave so now im a bit...
  2. N

    Lego the baby RF 😊

    Today, our little LEGO is soaking up the sun, enjoying a warm bath that keeps its shell healthy and vibrant. It’s happily nibbling on a hibiscus leaf, savoring the fresh taste. Watching it bask in the sun reminds us of the simple joys of nature!
  3. Second Hand Tortoise

    Not enough exposure to sunlight?

    Hello all, I have a bit of a problem and wanted to get your advice. My 6 year old tortoise, Pippi, spends most of her time outdoors, only coming inside at night. She has a run that she is put in when she cannot be supervised that is half indoors (filled with hay), and half on the lawn so she...
  4. M

    Vitamins

    I live in Buffalo, New York and my little man, Kimchi (red footed tortoise) who is only 2 years old is stuck under a lamp with no natural sunlight for up to 8 months, sometimes. Are there any vitamins you recommend for him? He needs vitamins D and C and I feed him spring mix or kale with the...
  5. M

    Artificial UV or Daily Sunning?

    Hi all, When I first set up my tortoise enclosure I put in a Zilla slimline fluorescent tube fixture. On the packaging it said it was good for a sulcata tortoise and I had read online that it was a good fixture. However after reading on this site and others from people who know much more about...
  6. Golem's Shell

    Golem's Shell

    Golem was out on her daily exploration and I couldn't resist capturing the texture of her shell.
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