Bublitz497
New Member
Good Evening. I recently purchased a Russian Tort who we named Albus Dumbledore (huge Harry Potter Fans Here). We had a sulcata a few years ago that passed due to health issues. I am new to Russians though. I got a really long and wide Zilla Terrarium, hide out, food, water/soak bowls, cork flat, rocks, turtle bones, lots of different fresh leafy greens to try, different types of dry Tort food, combo lamp, extra heat lamp, zoo med forest floor, zoo med eco earth, and zoo med sand (I read that you do a 1/3 of each for substrate).
The top of the terrarium has 4 screen panels but can all be interchanged with plexiglass. I also plan on covering the bottom so he can not see his reflection. I should say the the Terrarium was recommended by a family owned reptile store that specializes in Torts. Especially because of where we live in Wisconsin and our weather never wanting to cooperate so ours will only go out when we deem it suitable weather wise.
I was wondering about the substrate and also how to put humidity in the enclosure. Also should I be worried that the water/soak bowl hasn't been touched? I did get my Tort on Saturday and tonight was the first night I soaked.
Please let me know.
Thanks
The top of the terrarium has 4 screen panels but can all be interchanged with plexiglass. I also plan on covering the bottom so he can not see his reflection. I should say the the Terrarium was recommended by a family owned reptile store that specializes in Torts. Especially because of where we live in Wisconsin and our weather never wanting to cooperate so ours will only go out when we deem it suitable weather wise.
I was wondering about the substrate and also how to put humidity in the enclosure. Also should I be worried that the water/soak bowl hasn't been touched? I did get my Tort on Saturday and tonight was the first night I soaked.
Please let me know.
Thanks