cdumitru78
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I got three awesome western hermann's from Chris (by the way, the guy is incredible with this passion for these awesome creatures and willingness to help!) and I am looking for some feedback for my set up.
Currently using:
ZooMed Turtle tortoise house (i know this might not be idea due to difficulties in keeping humidity levels up, but that is what we ended up buying before I did all my research, planning to design and build a better set up once I move them into our garage)
Substrate - ZooMed Forest Floor natural Cypress Mulch mixed with Eco Earth Coconut Fiber, mixed ratio 2 to 1, about 3.5 inches deep. I thought the Mulch would hold moisture better and seems to be less dusty.
Lights - initially bought a ZooMed Dual Dome fixture but quickly learned that is not recommended, so swapped to a
Zilla 8.5 reflector dome with a 100w repti basking spot lamp and a reptisum terrarium hood with a 10 UVB lamp.
Using 2 of the cheap dual analog thermometers/humidity gauges, plan to replace them once I find a nice wireless multiple probe unit, open to suggestions there.
Food - going off what Chris recommended, will also get the original Mazuri tortoise food.
Any thoughts, suggestions, thank you in advance!
Currently using:
ZooMed Turtle tortoise house (i know this might not be idea due to difficulties in keeping humidity levels up, but that is what we ended up buying before I did all my research, planning to design and build a better set up once I move them into our garage)
Substrate - ZooMed Forest Floor natural Cypress Mulch mixed with Eco Earth Coconut Fiber, mixed ratio 2 to 1, about 3.5 inches deep. I thought the Mulch would hold moisture better and seems to be less dusty.
Lights - initially bought a ZooMed Dual Dome fixture but quickly learned that is not recommended, so swapped to a
Zilla 8.5 reflector dome with a 100w repti basking spot lamp and a reptisum terrarium hood with a 10 UVB lamp.
Using 2 of the cheap dual analog thermometers/humidity gauges, plan to replace them once I find a nice wireless multiple probe unit, open to suggestions there.
Food - going off what Chris recommended, will also get the original Mazuri tortoise food.
Any thoughts, suggestions, thank you in advance!