Hermann's Enclosure Temps - Page 2

kennedykrew · #11 (**permalink**) 27-12-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by drummerkid1993

I wouldn't force you to do anything. I'm just saying I find it best to not use a stat but to adjust its height to create a basking spot.

I don't know if others will agree with me. But we'll see.

Cheers for the advice, no-one would force me to do owt! lol but if it works it'd free up another stat for me

Drummerkid · #12 (**permalink**) 27-12-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kennedykrew

Cheers for the advice, no-one would force me to do owt! lol but if it works it'd free up another stat for me

Ok Kool, lets just see what others have to say.

Katiexx · #13 (**permalink**) 27-12-2007, 01:26 AM

yeah i don't use dimmer stats, no need. if you vary the height of the bulb to get the perfect basking temp it works fine. not like a snake that can get higher up n get nearby. Also i heard the flickering of the lights can stress torts?

free up a stat mate u know it makes sense

kennedykrew · #14 (**permalink**) 27-12-2007, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Katiexx

yeah i don't use dimmer stats, no need. if you vary the height of the bulb to get the perfect basking temp it works fine. not like a snake that can get higher up n get nearby. Also i heard the flickering of the lights can stress torts?

free up a stat mate u know it makes sense

Well that sounds good to me !! except a dimmer just dims! and dont flicker!, but if it frees up a stat ... thats good news!

Katiexx · #15 (**permalink**) 27-12-2007, 02:11 AM

ah yes buuuut.... the sun doesnt dimmer.

i dunno tbh hun never used a dimmer, never had a use for it..tho i imagine i will when t'other half gets his beardies

barrett · #16 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by drummerkid1993

I would try and make sure the light was facing downwards instead of spreading across the table so that a more effective temperture gradient can be created. The amount of food daily should be enough to just about cover the shell in a leafy jacket. you are aiming for a 3-4g increase in weight per month so if your going over that then cut down the food and if you are going over 3-4g then lower it. You'll soon know how much is enough.

and one last thing...is that just soil or is it mixed with play sand?

V.Nice set-up

Will have to get a set of moe accurate scales to measure his weight gain.

Leafy jacket sounds like he will not be getting much ofood at all?

It is just soil in tjat pick, but a mix (60/40) now.... i read to do this on here,but dont really know the reason for doing it.

Katiexx · #17 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 01:29 AM

The leafy jacket may not feel like you're feeding much but with mine i've found it works best.you're aiming for 2-4g weight gain a month...if with the leafy jacket you're not getting that by all means up the food..but you dont want anymore weight gain than that, as rapid growth can cause pyramiding of the shell.

Drummerkid · #18 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 02:27 AM

tortoises live to such long ages because they grow very slowly using up very little energy.

and a leafy jacket might not sound like much but imagine how many weeds you'd get if someone covered you in a leafy jacket!

so what might not be alot to you could be alot to the tortoise

Drummerkid · #19 (**permalink**) 28-12-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by barrett

It is just soil in that pic, but a mix (60/40) now.... i read to do this on here,but dont really know the reason for doing it.

yeah its

top soil 60%

play sand 40%

the reason for this is...I dont know. I think its because its more like their natural habitat and it drain better or something.

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