Hi everyone!
I have been lurking for awhile. Finally decided to create an account so I could see pics, comment, and make a post. It took me some time to build up the courage to make a post but I rather make sure that my tortoises have everything they need then be to embarrassed or afraid to post. Below is what I have purchased so far. Do I need anything else? Thank you in advance!
I will try to keep this short but there will be alot of pics.
I have 2 tortoises arriving on Wednesday, the names I chose for them are Wolf and Bear. Some pics are stock photos because I ordered the items online and they won't arrive until tomorrow.
The little I do know:
They eat about 20% non citrus fruits, the rest veggies and tortoise food
Need around 80°-85° temp and 80% humidity
I will take them outside but it will have to be limited to the covered patio (and its a mini forest edibles by the way, so no grocery produce needed) until I move into my new house hopefully in December. They spray pesticides where I live now.
Tortoises:
2- Bolivian cherry headed red foots babies about 1.5-2 inches big.
( I know they get bigger than redfoots, I am prepared for that, and that the name is a misnomer, but it's what I have. All I know is they are beautiful and I want them to be healthy and stay healthy)
Enclosure:
36" X 23"
Organic topsoil
Zoo med Reptibark
Confirmed safe plants including hibiscus
Very shallow food/waterbowls
Seeds planted in soil for intermittent growth of safe greens
2- hideaways
Lighting:
CHE bulb
60 watt incandescent bulb
Tubular UVB
Food:
Repti-calcium
Timothy hay blend
Zoo Med forest tortoise food
Turtle bone
Prickly pear cactus
Oat and wheat grass
Safe plants in moderation
Other stuff:
Aqua rocks( to put around water bowl)
Sphagnum moss
Turtle eye drops( I know not necessary just wanted them on hand)
Hygrometer/thermometer
UV sensor
Thermostat
Fogger- just for an hour in morning and an hour in evening.
I made a hurdle out of plumbing pipe to hang all the lighting without using the clips for added safety.
This enclosure is temporary. And if need I can make something out of green house material to enclose it completely if necessary. Will monitor for a few days to see what adjustments may be necessary.
Thanks again!
I have been lurking for awhile. Finally decided to create an account so I could see pics, comment, and make a post. It took me some time to build up the courage to make a post but I rather make sure that my tortoises have everything they need then be to embarrassed or afraid to post. Below is what I have purchased so far. Do I need anything else? Thank you in advance!
I will try to keep this short but there will be alot of pics.
I have 2 tortoises arriving on Wednesday, the names I chose for them are Wolf and Bear. Some pics are stock photos because I ordered the items online and they won't arrive until tomorrow.
The little I do know:
They eat about 20% non citrus fruits, the rest veggies and tortoise food
Need around 80°-85° temp and 80% humidity
I will take them outside but it will have to be limited to the covered patio (and its a mini forest edibles by the way, so no grocery produce needed) until I move into my new house hopefully in December. They spray pesticides where I live now.
Tortoises:
2- Bolivian cherry headed red foots babies about 1.5-2 inches big.
( I know they get bigger than redfoots, I am prepared for that, and that the name is a misnomer, but it's what I have. All I know is they are beautiful and I want them to be healthy and stay healthy)
Enclosure:
36" X 23"
Organic topsoil
Zoo med Reptibark
Confirmed safe plants including hibiscus
Very shallow food/waterbowls
Seeds planted in soil for intermittent growth of safe greens
2- hideaways
Lighting:
CHE bulb
60 watt incandescent bulb
Tubular UVB
Food:
Repti-calcium
Timothy hay blend
Zoo Med forest tortoise food
Turtle bone
Prickly pear cactus
Oat and wheat grass
Safe plants in moderation
Other stuff:
Aqua rocks( to put around water bowl)
Sphagnum moss
Turtle eye drops( I know not necessary just wanted them on hand)
Hygrometer/thermometer
UV sensor
Thermostat
Fogger- just for an hour in morning and an hour in evening.
I made a hurdle out of plumbing pipe to hang all the lighting without using the clips for added safety.
This enclosure is temporary. And if need I can make something out of green house material to enclose it completely if necessary. Will monitor for a few days to see what adjustments may be necessary.
Thanks again!
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