So, here's my first question after my intro ( told you I'd have some questions to ask!)
I have my recently acquired Star, about 2 inches right now. I've only had him/her for 3 days now. Today he ate for the first time, and ate well, has pooped already twice, so things are going well. He's been out exploring and sleeping and doing "tortoise" things.
I'm housing him in a glass terrarium (exo terra with ventilation and screen top - not an aquarium). I've got the lower several inches covered up so as not to confuse him, making it similar to a box. I'm using Reptisun 10.0 UVB bulb about 10 inches from the floor of the tank, and based on recommendations, using flax as a substrate for him.
My question is on water... I've found mixed info on water source. Some say to keep a very small water dish inside for him to bathe/drink as needed. Some say to never use any water at all, instead soak several times per week in shallow warm water for maybe 15 minutes or so. Can anyone say definitively what the proper method is? I was thinking of providing a very shallow amount of water daily, and also soak to ensure he's getting some hydration.
The humidity varies greatly here, but in general will stay around 50% or so. I am running Herpkeeper in his enclosure as well to monitor humidity and temps exactly, ensuring day/night fluctuations, and even provide night time moonlight.
Thank you for any information.
I have my recently acquired Star, about 2 inches right now. I've only had him/her for 3 days now. Today he ate for the first time, and ate well, has pooped already twice, so things are going well. He's been out exploring and sleeping and doing "tortoise" things.
I'm housing him in a glass terrarium (exo terra with ventilation and screen top - not an aquarium). I've got the lower several inches covered up so as not to confuse him, making it similar to a box. I'm using Reptisun 10.0 UVB bulb about 10 inches from the floor of the tank, and based on recommendations, using flax as a substrate for him.
My question is on water... I've found mixed info on water source. Some say to keep a very small water dish inside for him to bathe/drink as needed. Some say to never use any water at all, instead soak several times per week in shallow warm water for maybe 15 minutes or so. Can anyone say definitively what the proper method is? I was thinking of providing a very shallow amount of water daily, and also soak to ensure he's getting some hydration.
The humidity varies greatly here, but in general will stay around 50% or so. I am running Herpkeeper in his enclosure as well to monitor humidity and temps exactly, ensuring day/night fluctuations, and even provide night time moonlight.
Thank you for any information.