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Hey, I have a baby red foot tortoise and I just got him/her today and would like to know the best set up? for now I have the pellet type substrate cause I was told to use that or the forest floor type substrate.... I have a heating lamp used for my iguana but its been awhile and i don't know the specs on it as far as temps it gives off.... so i would like to purchase a new one and would love to hear of 1. what bulb wattage to get and maybe what brand of heat lamp (ceramic etc) i should get and i read to get mulch moss and i plan to order that is that alone enough as substrate or should I buy the soil too? I purchased my tortoise from the turtle source site and they included some tortoise food that look like big pellets....is that mazuri? and i know to moisten it and mash it up and maybe mix in some veggies for the tortoise... is that ok for now or should i moosh it up and throw in some spring mix /romaine lettuce--fruits too? like which foods should consistently be in it's enclosure? i read you can give spring mix, dark leafy greens, collard green, okra , romaine lettuce, dandelions (can i order them?) , mango , etc.... for now he/she seems like it is maybe getting used to things and is hanging out in the corner right now.... how necessary is it to get a under tank heater? i plan to mist the enclosure daily w the heat source going to create humidity ... any tips? thanks!