Tortoise enclose
Posted: 17 Mar 2021, 22:47
I am really confused by all the mixed info online regarding my horsfields enclosure. Here it says vivs are absolutely a no go and other forums are saying they are ideal. I have just rehomed an 18 month old Horsfield from someone who no longer wanted him and he came with a viv. He was housed on a sand only substrate and had no fresh water available. I've changed the substrate to top soil and of course he now has fresh water. I have also been soaking him daily incase he was dehydrated. He loves the soil and is buying down into it over night but now of course I am worried about him being in a viv rather than a table.
I was wondering if it would be suitable to build a "wall" that extends out from the viv, effectivly converting it into a table? That would allow me to remove the glass and I can build a small ramp for him to climb in and out, the ledge is only around 2 inches high.
I also am slightly confused by basking temps, I've seen anywhere from 32-40c recommended. Because he is young I've read a higher temp is better?
I currently have the thermostat set to 35c. What should the cool end drop to though? Room temp is only around 16 degrees so would that not be too cool for him if I was to open up the viv into a table?
I turn the UVB and basking bulb off over night but am concerned he will be too cool! Over night temps can drop to 14c.
Sorry for all the info and questions, advice is so conflicting! I just want him to live a perfect life.
I have ordered plenty of seeds to begin growing him fresh food as the previous people had been feeding him cucumber romaine and meal worms!
Thanks in advance
I was wondering if it would be suitable to build a "wall" that extends out from the viv, effectivly converting it into a table? That would allow me to remove the glass and I can build a small ramp for him to climb in and out, the ledge is only around 2 inches high.
I also am slightly confused by basking temps, I've seen anywhere from 32-40c recommended. Because he is young I've read a higher temp is better?
I currently have the thermostat set to 35c. What should the cool end drop to though? Room temp is only around 16 degrees so would that not be too cool for him if I was to open up the viv into a table?
I turn the UVB and basking bulb off over night but am concerned he will be too cool! Over night temps can drop to 14c.
Sorry for all the info and questions, advice is so conflicting! I just want him to live a perfect life.
I have ordered plenty of seeds to begin growing him fresh food as the previous people had been feeding him cucumber romaine and meal worms!
Thanks in advance