TroyDaTortoiseDude
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I have heard that you can get UVB in the shade. How long would my tort have to be in the shade every day to get sufficient UVB? I live in Florida so we get lots of sun.
In my garage.There's no way to know how much UVB is in the shade without putting a meter there. What kind of shade is it? On a porch, covered by structure? Dappled under a tree?
I think when I measured the UVB on my back (covered) porch it was about 10% of the amount in full sun, 30 µW/cm2 vs 300 µW/cm2, I don't think I've measure UVI there. Even so, I don't think I would rely on only shade UVB, I'd want to provide at least the opportunity for basking in sun.
That would be very diffused sunlight.In my garage.
Is it a carport?He is at the end of the garage closest to the patio
No just a normal garage with open doors.Is it a carport?
Do they walk ok? Body up off of the ground.I also had a question. The person that owned these torts before me did not have uvb for a year but would takre them outside a couple times a week would they have mbd.
Yea they walk fineDo they walk ok? Body up off of the ground.
Are their shells soft?
If not, they're probably fine
So do you think they would have enough UVB based off of the picture?Do they walk ok? Body up off of the ground.
Are their shells soft?
If not, they're probably fine
I don't have much experience with Russian tortoises.So do you think they would have enough UVB based off of the picture?
Sorry to annoy you so much. But would like 2 hours a week in sun with option to shade be good.I don't have much experience with Russian tortoises.
I keep Redfoot only. That might work for them. But I also have a UV meter to check when in doubt.
I'd hazard to guess that with that arrangement and some outdoor time also, you'd be good.
But that is just a guess
I'm not being annoyed.Sorry to annoy you so much. But would like 2 hours a week in sun with option to shade be good.