Hi all!
I'm new to the forum. I have owned two tortoises for about 4 years now. The are both Russian tortoises that live in separate habitats.
I have a question based on temporary lighting. I am going to be traveling out of state and unfortunately, I don't have a sitter. Long story short, I'm worried about the lighting situation. I know this is a big no-no, but for the week they will be housed in separate 10 gallon tanks. (It is not their normal habitat set up, so please no shaming, as I have no wiggle room in this situation.)
My question is solely based on appropriate and safe lighting. Is a normal house bulb safe for this situation to provide a heat source since it's such a small enclosure? It's what I was told by a pet store employee but I want to make sure that is correct. If not, what should I use?
I feel like such an awful tort owner but this is the current reality and I want to make it as safe as I can for my guys. I plan on giving them time out of the tanks daily, soaking them, and spoiling them a bit while we travel.
Thank you!
I'm new to the forum. I have owned two tortoises for about 4 years now. The are both Russian tortoises that live in separate habitats.
I have a question based on temporary lighting. I am going to be traveling out of state and unfortunately, I don't have a sitter. Long story short, I'm worried about the lighting situation. I know this is a big no-no, but for the week they will be housed in separate 10 gallon tanks. (It is not their normal habitat set up, so please no shaming, as I have no wiggle room in this situation.)
My question is solely based on appropriate and safe lighting. Is a normal house bulb safe for this situation to provide a heat source since it's such a small enclosure? It's what I was told by a pet store employee but I want to make sure that is correct. If not, what should I use?
I feel like such an awful tort owner but this is the current reality and I want to make it as safe as I can for my guys. I plan on giving them time out of the tanks daily, soaking them, and spoiling them a bit while we travel.
Thank you!