Newbie Shopping list

[CayleesMom]

Good afternoon,

This is probably a repeat and I apologize if that’s the case. I have joined tons of group pages and have read and marked several informative sites. I’m trying to put it all together and make a list. We are going to be adding a Redfoot tortoise to our family and I have started making sure to order things so we will be ready.
What would your list of supplies look like for a newbie? He/she will be kept indoors and will have some outside time when weather allows.
Thank you for taking the time to read and or respond. Hope everyone is staying safe.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

A decent UVB strip florescent light and a CHE for warmth are going to be your first items.
Don't buy any of the crap that pet shops sell.
I buy from BIG ALS PETS online.
Search closed chamber enclosures and make one as large as you can.

 

[CayleesMom]

A decent UVB strip florescent light and a CHE for warmth are going to be your first items.
Don't buy any of the crap that pet shops sell.
I buy from BIG ALS PETS online.
Search closed chamber enclosures and make one as large as you can.

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the guidance.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the guidance.

What stinks is spending hundreds on garbage that is either useless or dangerous and a lot of it isn't returnable.

 

[haydog_99]

What stinks is spending hundreds on garbage that is either useless or dangerous and a lot of it isn't returnable.

I have a bone yard from when I started. Wasted a bunch of money figuring things out.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I have a bone yard from when I started. Wasted a bunch of money figuring things out.

Me too.
I often give things away to members that are local and just starting out.