Am i doing somthing wrong
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Could be it is too cold, but there are a great many factors which might be at play as well. The people on here are going to tell you to post pictures of your set-up so it can be determined what is wrong. I am telling you this now to save you time.
Thank you I will post a pic
Welcome what kind of tortoise is it?
He's a russian
I don't have any experience with Russians, but being here I have learned a few things.
Read the caresheets here for Russian torts.
I know you will hear that your enclosure is to small. I think they need at least a 4'x 8' of square footage.
I am sure someone will be here soon that knows more.
Read the caresheets here for Russian torts.
I know you will hear that your enclosure is to small. I think they need at least a 4'x 8' of square footage.
I am sure someone will be here soon that knows more.
Thank you
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OK, thanks for the photo. Your enclosure is not a closed chamber and the tortoise is young, so you are going to be advised to put it into a closed chamber with high humidity and a temperature in the mid to upper 80's. This is for starters. Then the lighting and heating will need to be addressed, but I am not in a position to advise on that regarding Russian Tortoises. Others will chime in soon.
Greetings.
From the pix, I’m only seeing the one “basking” light, but no other way to keep the tortoise’s enclosure at the right ambient temperature. You prob need to figure out a way to put a lid on it, get a CHE on a thermostat to raise the temp.
From the pix, I’m only seeing the one “basking” light, but no other way to keep the tortoise’s enclosure at the right ambient temperature. You prob need to figure out a way to put a lid on it, get a CHE on a thermostat to raise the temp.
I'm guessing you are in the UK? Are you using soil as a substrate? Baby torts need heat and humidity to thrive so a better choice would be coco coir, it's fairly inexpensive you buy it in blocks, soak it and it expands. Then you keep it lightly moist and your little tort and burrow and snuggle in it.
Yes I'm in the UK. I am using soil I will change that thank you
The bulb I got is uvb and UVA is this not enough , the temp is 32.7 c and the humidity is only 28% I think this is not good enough
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Get a closed enclosure. the humidity will increase, you should also replace the "basking" lamp. here's a good caresheet https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-any-temperate-species-of-tortoise.183131/
No it is not enough. Here is a very good thread to help get you going.
This thread is legendary, and one of my favorites.
Its great for beginners and beginner enclosures
Closed "Chambers"
Been meaning to do this one for a while now... Over the years I have kept a lot of reptiles in a lot of different ways. I've learned a lot of stuff about a lot of species. Since finding and joining this forum almost two years ago, I've learned a TON more. Now I'm not just stumbling around...
www.tortoiseforum.org
3 foot long box x
Baby Russian Tortoise care sheet (also for other herbivorous tortoise species)
Baby Russian tortoises have very similar needs to adult Russian tortoises. A requirement of higher humidity and hydration is the main difference. With good humidity, UVB, and healthy food, your tortoise will grow healthily and smoothly. If kept too dry, they will have irregular, pyramided shell...
www.tortoiseforum.org
Russian Tortoise Care Sheet
Russian tortoises have great personalities, are very hardy, tolerate a wide variety of enclosure parameters, stay small, and are generally a good "starter" tortoise in my opinion. Here is how I like to set them up: Indoor Enclosure type and size: Most people want to know the minimum size...
www.tortoiseforum.org
Here is the current and correct care for your species. Read through this to see what needs to change. Questions are welcome:
The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...
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