New tortoise light help please !

[al123]

Hello, I have recently purchased a Horsefield (Russian) Tortoise called Tim!
I have been told lots of different things about how long I should keep lamps on!
12 hours UBV?
What light do I keep on overnight or shall I turn them off completely!
They are set to come on at 9 in the morning and off 9 at night is this right?

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

welcome to the forum! 12 hours is fine for the light on. turn off the light at night, keeping them on during the night can damage his eyes. turning the light on and off at 9am and 9pm is fine. i have some questions to make sure the lights are correct whats the basking spot temps? whats the cool side temps? are you using a coil bulb? whats the cage humidity?

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

also if you post some enclosure pics i can tell you if everything is correct.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Al, and welcome to the Forum!

I have my lights on a timer and they come on at 7a and go off at 7p. Unless your house gets very cold at night, your Russian tortoise doesn't need any night time light or heat.

 

[Tom]

Hi Al. These might help you. Heating and lighting is explained in detail, along with other helpful details:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread...or-other-herbivorous-tortoise-species.107734/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/

 

[al123]

Hello I recently got my tortoise and I have my lamp turned on for about an hour now as I got him about 12.30 and I have a thermometer in the Table and it's only at 70 f? Can someone please help me out , I have a 60 Watt heat bulb and 5% UBV bulb ? Does my lamp just need time to warm up

 

[al123]

here he is ☺️

 

[Dizisdalife]

Could you post a picture of your set up. It may help members to give you suggestions. What is the temperature of the room that your table is in?

 

[TortsNTurtles]

It has been a few hours since you posted dud yout basking temperature get higher? What type of bulb is your 60 watt? Is that a baby Russian it is sooo cute

 

[Jodie]

Beautiful tort. Hope. Your temps have come up. Depending on your set up, changes should be easy enough to get it adjusted.

 

[al123]

I shall post a picture when I get home shortly & yes it is a baby Russian! Thanks very much for your replys , my temperate has gone right up now! Humidity is 50-60%? Is this okay

 

[al123]

Also it is a 60 watt basking bulb + uva and a separate Uvb bulb!

 

[crimson_lotus]

How big is the table? Is it a closed chamber or open?

 

[al123]

30 inches so 2 & half foot

 

[al123]

And it is open

 

[al123]

the clips by the light stand are just to make sure the light doesn't fall in

 

[TortsNTurtles]

I shall post a picture when I get home shortly & yes it is a baby Russian! Thanks very much for your replys , my temperate has gone right up now! Humidity is 50-60%? Is this okay

I am glad your temps. have gone up. More pictures of the baby please!!!

 

[Yvonne G]

The spiral-shaped bulb is harmful to tortoises' eyes and should not be used.

If you want to warm up the habitat, you'll have to cover it.

 

[al123]

 

[al123]

The spiral-shaped bulb is harmful to tortoises' eyes and should not be used.

If you want to warm up the habitat, you'll have to cover it.

I was told via the pet shop this is the correct lighting ? I've read some many different things, what shall I cover it up with?