He’s a juvenile I was told. I’d say from tail to head around 5-6 inches. Maybe closer to 5. Would it be better to go bigger since that’s what he’ll need eventually? I was told it has to be at least 55 gallons and they recommend 75. Again this was the pet store people lol
Yes I have UVB lighting. But I don't know how to attach it to a tank.
Like everyone on this forum would probably tell you... The bigger the better! I do not own a 75 gallon tank so I don't know how big that is. I would need the measurements of it.
Yertle got a new house today lol. Got plexiglass to cover the top on the side without the lights. So far humidity is holding much better!! Changed the bedding too! Thanks again everyone for the help!
It is kinds hard to explain so I posted a pic. Your hide should be like that or kinda like that in the pic. And another thing... The humidity/temperature gauges you are using aren't very accurate so you should use a digital one.Thanks! I’ve read a plant pot would work too. Is that true? I have 2 digitalis just hadn’t put them in yet and I have one coming Monday with the probe on it.
How’s this?
I’ll try to come up with something else. Thanks for the help!
Where do you find plants safe for the tortoise? I know it can only be grown with organic soil?
I usually get mine from my friends who grows them but you can also get some from reptile shows.
Last question!! Does the entire 75 gallon aquarium have to stay at the 80-90% humidity 24/7 or as long as I have one side and the humidity hid at this 24/7 will that suffice??
The entire enclosure needs to maintain that 80%+ humidity level
I got an automatic mister but would worry about the ground getting too wet and shell rot? I can keep it at 80% but would that much moisture on the bedding cause shell rot?
I don't believe he would get shell rot... But to make sure ill call @Tom he is way more experienced than me and all the stuff I know is because of him!
Thank you!
These torts evolved for high humidity, though if you do notice some shell rot then I believe the medicine for that would be athlete's foot cream from the dollar store, @ZEROPILOT can confirm that. You also won't need to use a mister, just be sure that they have clean water in the saucer and if you notice the humidity dropping then pour some water into the corners of the enclosure.
I don't need to confirm a thing.
What I use is a humidifier with the vacum tube and basking light with a 20 gallon aquarium. It’s covered with a towel and it produces between 85 to 90 in humidity. With a temperature around 80 degrees. I have it on a timer that switches over to a ceramic heater and the humidifier cool mist stays on. It raises my temp to 85 and my humidity up to 90. If it’s to much I’ll leave a small opening to balance out. Let me know if you want to see a pic.
