Per request, my red foots home

[Kenny]

I was asked how I keep snooze, so here it is.
Large plastic pool 60" radius .
peat moss / cypress mulch mix for substrate
triangular cardboard Hide (water proofed)
T-rex bulb for UV and heat, and a basking bulb. (not pictured)
large water bowl with rock to weigh it down and make sure noozer can get out
ambeint temps 82*-84* basking area 90*-92* night time 76*-78*
this has worked for me for years, but I would welcome any constructive criticism, or suggestions.

Snooze is a 10" red foot

 

[Balboa]

Welcome!

How about humidity? I'm always skeptical about open top tables. Some folks claim they can do it, something I find amazing. It IS a dry heat there after all, right? LOL

IMHO we want wet tops and dry bottoms for no rot and no pyramiding, open tops usually lead to the opposite from my experience, but that's in my home, with my environment.

otherwise, I'd just say add some plants, decor, something to liven it up in there, make it more interesting for Snooze.

She's obviously well loved, and looks very healthy, great job so far!

 

[Kenny]

thanks for your comments.
Humidity is tough here in Az for sure. I combat it by spraying twice daily and overflowing his waterdish. It seems to work.
my hydrometer gauge goes to 50 at lowest but more typically 60.
Probably could be a little higher, but I have a hard time acheiving the 70s with out wrapping a greenhouse around the pool.
as far as wet bottoms, I do try to fully change out the strate every 3rd month to keep everything fresh

 

[Laura]

i would get some fake plants to ad hides that are more natural.. forest tort.. they dont tend to like a lot of light.. or need it. its obviously worked for you and snooze tho!