Aww ok thank you do you have any suggestions to what light I should have for her? She is such a character, I would also like to no what type of tortoise she is if anyone has any ideas please? And also the best bedding for them as her last owners had soil but I found that very messy?Welcome. Peach is perfectly cute. I am not an expert but I do know that the red light is not good for your tortoise. What are your other lights, temperatures and substrate.
The other light is a reptile uv lightWelcome. Peach is perfectly cute. I am not an expert but I do know that the red light is not good for your tortoise. What are your other lights, temperatures and substrate.
The red light is the heat that’s on a timer, everythin we have the last owner gave us so any advice an help is welcome, I am currently lookin into a bigger box for her aswellWhat do you have currently? And temps ect. An expert will be able to help you if you can tell them what you have now. I saw the red light in the picture, that is why I mentioned it.
In terms of bedding I find that Coco Coir substrate is pretty good. It holds moisture very well, so when your tort burrows, she'll have some moisture in her shell and skin. Spray it down every day, and add water 1-2 times a week or when it gets too dry. If you're concerned about your tort eating it, don't be. Noodles (my russian) sometimes gets it mixed with his food since he's a messy eater, but since it's natural, he can still have regular bowel movements and will eventually poop it out.View attachment 319878
Aww ok thank you do you have any suggestions to what light I should have for her? She is such a character, I would also like to no what type of tortoise she is if anyone has any ideas please? And also the best bedding for them as her last owners had soil but I found that very messy?
Why isn’t red light ok for the tortoise?Welcome. Peach is perfectly cute. I am not an expert but I do know that the red light is not good for your tortoise. What are your other lights, temperatures and substrate.
Because they see color and actually have great eyesight. The light changes the color of things such as food or otherWhy isn’t red light ok for the tortoise?
Welcome. I'm in the UK too -Devon. Peach is very cute, and I am sure she will be much happier with you,and safely away from that dog.
View attachment 319875View attachment 319875I have not long had peach and would be happy with any advice on the best way to care for her, we no the basics on food an water an exercise but she’s keeping my son awake scratching in her box, I got her off someone that couldn’t look after her, she had been attacked by a dog an her box is to small as she is a good size so am looking into a bigger home for her but is there anyway of stopping her from scratching of a night?
Aww thank you, she is so happy we play with her all the time, it’s funny how much of a character they have, we don’t have a dog so she’s gona be safe with usWelcome. I'm in the UK too -Devon. Peach is very cute, and I am sure she will be much happier with you,and safely away from that dog.
Angie