is this normal

[jamiemunchel]

is it normal for my tortoise to do this?? he does it all the time and i’m just not sure if he is like playing??

 

[Toddrickfl1]

is it normal for my tortoise to do this?? he does it all the time and i’m just not sure if he is like playing??

Wait, Is your uvb bulb on the ground?

 

[jamiemunchel]

yep! although it’s not up high it covers the whole floor area so it’s nearly almost always on him rather then if it is up high and only covering some of the floor!

 

[Toddrickfl1]

yep! although it’s not up high it covers the whole floor area so it’s nearly almost always on him rather then if it is up high and only covering some of the floor!

Well then my guess is he's trying to escape having his eyes fried out. It's suppose to be mounted overhead.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

That need to be moved immediately!

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Like toddrick said.. ur gonna fry his eyes

 

[ZenHerper]

Yes. Tortoises have evolved ridges over their eyes that many posit help to shield the eyes from strong sun rays.

Captive enclosures should be built and managed to simulate natural conditions as closely as possible, so overhead lighting and uvb are the way to go.


As for the climbing: if they can, they do. Make sure all of your cage furniture is safe, and placed away from water plates so that any (inevitable) falls do not result in serious injuries or drowning.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

At least 18 inches away for most.. read the manufactures suggestion.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Am i in the no moderators allowed thread?

 

[jamiemunchel]

thank you guys for your input, I did not know that! I never read anything saying they could go blind, I just put it overtop and have not noticed any signs of him going blind!

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

thank you guys for your input, I did not know that! I never read anything saying they could go blind, I just put it overtop and have not noticed any signs of him going blind!
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Or get him some ray bans lol at least ur fixing the prob and not arguing

 

[ZenHerper]

thank you guys for your input, I did not know that! I never read anything saying they could go blind, I just put it overtop and have not noticed any signs of him going blind!

It takes a while for damage to be done...like a slow, steady sunburn.

He's a real cutie! Welcome =))

 

[jamiemunchel]

omg not gonna lie you guys really made me scared like I was killing him I love him so much and would not want to harm him

 

[jamiemunchel]

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Heres a thread u can read through
Dont be afraid to ask questions

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

 

[ZenHerper]

Corneal burns from uvb bulbs are fairly common. Reptile supplies don't come with more than rudimentary instructions about how to use them, so mistakes are easy to make.

That placement will be much more comfortable and much more efficacious!

 

[jamiemunchel]

appreciate it greatly!! have a goodnight guys thank you for the help and being kind about it

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

Wait, Is your uvb bulb on the ground?

? i found it funny, i hope the tortoise is okay.

 

[jamiemunchel]

? i found it funny, i hope the tortoise is okay.

ahhhh i really think he is!! I try my best to take care of him I feel awful right now like a horrible owner ):

 

[iAmCentrochelys sulcata]

ahhhh i really think he is!! I try my best to take care of him I feel awful right now like a horrible owner ):

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