Yes. Correct.Also, one more question. If the tortoise is buried underground, then the UVB doesn't reach it, right?
Its totally fine to use an indoor UV source for a tortoise that also spends lots of time outside. Won't hurt a thing.
Yes. Correct.Also, one more question. If the tortoise is buried underground, then the UVB doesn't reach it, right?
This is awesome! I am going to make the changes today. I really appreciate how much time you have spent with me. It is really a learning curve to get the appropriate stuff for these guys. I've read so many conflicting things online, and as you said, the pet stores don't know. Even the man who sold me the tortoise didn't know about indoor care, because his torts were always outside.Yes. Correct.
Its totally fine to use an indoor UV source for a tortoise that also spends lots of time outside. Won't hurt a thing.
Hi it's me again. I took the coiled UV bulb back to Petco and bought a Repti Sun UVB 10.0. I asked about the mercury vapor bulb and the man at the reptile store said it was around $100 so I opted for this UV and the 100 watt basking bulb. Here is a photo of my set up. I am trying to get the basking area in the low 90's. Does the set up look ok? Also, will this UV bulb be alright given that it sticks way out of the dome? Thank you!That is precisely why we are all here on this forum. To learn and share with others what we have already learned. Glad we could help!
Hi, I don't know why this is so confusing to me. Anyhow, I totally get what you are staying now and did not use the UV bulb. I have the basking bulb in there for now and will take her outside. I am also going to see if I can find the mercury vapor bulb on Amazon for when it gets colder outside. Thanks for your patience. I don't know why the photos didn't come up, but I'll try a bit later. Totally got it now!Sorry. Your pic didn't show up. It sounds like you went from one cfl to another. NONE of the screw in type compact florescent bulbs should be used. You need a long tube type florescent or a mercury vapor bulb, or just skip the indoor UV entirely and put your baby in a safe outdoor enclosure for an hour here and there throughout the week.
In time you will learn to stop listening to the pet store kids. Most of them are clueless and will give you bad advice. A Powersun can be shipped to your door for about $40.
Try to get your basking spot into the high 90's for a russian.
Sorry. Your pic didn't show up. It sounds like you went from one cfl to another. NONE of the screw in type compact florescent bulbs should be used. You need a long tube type florescent or a mercury vapor bulb, or just skip the indoor UV entirely and put your baby in a safe outdoor enclosure for an hour here and there throughout the week.
In time you will learn to stop listening to the pet store kids. Most of them are clueless and will give you bad advice. A Powersun can be shipped to your door for about $40.
Try to get your basking spot into the high 90's for a russian.
Thanks so much! I am learning a lot right now.Hi and welcome
Do you recommend the 100 watt vapor bulb or the 165 watt?
Thank yo so much! I ordered the 100 watt bulb and will look at home depot for the 11" dome. Yay!Either will work. The 160 gives a large basking area and is nice for larger enclosure. The 100 watt bulb will usually work just fine for smaller enclosures.
I wouldn't use it in the deep dome fixture though. That can sometimes make them over heat and burn out pre-maturely. I like the 11" aluminum fixtures from Home Depot for $12. They come with a ceramic based fixture and a heavy duty cord. Saw them at HD online for $9 recently.
Just wanted to let you know that I went home today to check on her, and she was up and walking around and eating. She seemed pretty alert and happy now that I have the basking light overhead. The heat made all the difference!Thank yo so much! I ordered the 100 watt bulb and will look at home depot for the 11" dome. Yay!