I already ordered the item so I can get him indoor and control the temp
My tortoise is not eating after antibot and is only sleeping
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Hi its me again I just was wondering the weather started hitting 50c I am scared for mu tourtios so do i get a uvb bulb for indoor if so what do you recommend
A tube flourescent bulb, Arcadia sells them. No halogen, mercury or coil type.
Can I use this one it's much cheaper and I also use the floodbulb with it?
Yes
Alex and the Redfoot
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Hello! This looks like only the lamp. You also need a fixture to put it in. Which usually costs more than a lamp itself.
You may get this one instead: Zoo Med Reptisun T5-Ho Terrarium Hood - 14", Black https://amzn.eu/d/84HyrWD
It's not as good as Arcadia but pretty reliable.
In my contrey arcadia is cheaper
Alex and the Redfoot
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I've looked at Amazon.ae and Arcadia was pretty expensive there. But if you can get Arcadia ProT5 Desert 12%, I would go for it - these lamps last longer than ExoTerra and have superior quality.
Hello I have an emergency my tourtize has bubbels around his mouth and nose and running rapidly I think he vomited
Alex and the Redfoot
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Sounds, like it's overheated. Move it away from the sun, give a bath in warm (not hot) water. Keep it indoors until it recover.
I did give a bath then he stopped making bubbles
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Keep him indoors while it is still hot out to prevent this from happening again
The temps are 40c out side do I keep him in door with 30c temp ant the ac turned on
Ok but I dont have a heat bulb
Alex and the Redfoot
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He can do just fine for a week without UVB and heat lamps. Overheating is worse as it can simply kill him.
Ok thanks I will get him a heat lamp and also take him outside everyday for 30 min for sunlight
Alex and the Redfoot
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Okay, try to take him out in the morning when temperatures are low and sun isn't very hot. Check the hourly weather forecast and UV index - UVI of 5-8 is enough.
Ok thanks for helping but I am getting a arcadia basking solar flood lamp 75w I just need you to recommend a heat lamp holder
Alex and the Redfoot
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Basically, any E27 socket will work even a desk lamp, even without a lamp shade. But wide domes are preferred. Like this: https://amzn.eu/d/eA1j86W
Hanging a lamp holder off a hook (or using screws) is much safer than using clamps so you may need a lamp stand too. If you have to use a lamp clamp - take some precautions to prevent lamp falling in the enclosure (fixing the cord with plastic ties and so on).
I can't recommend exactly which one to use - see what's easier for you to install.
While temps are still very hot, I wouldn't worry about a heat lamp right now.
You need to know what the temp is in his enclosure in the house.
Do not take him outside in the hottest part of the day and always have shade available
Give him a warm water soak ,not hot, every day. Temp should be about 90F for the soak
It does sound like he over heated.
Running sprinklers or misters outside while he is out there will help to lower the temps a bit
Also spraying his inside enclosure will help the inside enclosure cool some.
You need to know what the temp is in his enclosure in the house.
Do not take him outside in the hottest part of the day and always have shade available
Give him a warm water soak ,not hot, every day. Temp should be about 90F for the soak
It does sound like he over heated.
Running sprinklers or misters outside while he is out there will help to lower the temps a bit
Also spraying his inside enclosure will help the inside enclosure cool some.
