Re: Pyramidded Sulcata/oh-oh

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Posted by Terry on June 14, 2000 at 13:11:31:

In Reply to: Re: Pyramidded Sulcata/oh-oh posted by EJ on June 14, 2000 at 12:34:35:

<<<<<<<<.(For a sulcata 75 - 95 F) That is, try to provide a good temperature gradient so the tortoise can control it's optimal body temperature. There is a new bulb on the market that is showing much promise that seems to come closest to the sunshine and that is this Active UV Heat bulb.>>>>>>>>>

Kim,
just to clarify a couple of points here. If the temperature in the enclosure is 95 degrees,you MUST make sure that this is only in one part of the enclosure. The other side of the enclosure must be much cooler 75 degrees.
Sulcatas max out at high temperatures and become inactive, there MUST always be a heat gradient so the tortoise has a choice.
70-75 degrees in the cooler end, 86 degrees in the warmer end with a basking spot a little higher.

At night there should be a cooling off period, 70-75 in the cooler end around 80 in the warmer end for night temps for smaller sulcatas.

The active UV heat bulb EJ mentioned puts out a lot of heat. It is not recommended for small enclosures or fish tank type habitats that heat up very quickly.

The best way to monitor temperatures is to place a thermometer in both sides of the enclosure.

Sorry EJ, but that bulb puts out a lot of heat and should not be used in small habitats.Just thought it should be mentioned as we don't know what kind of environment this tortoise is in.
If it's in a tank the bulb would make it way too hot.

Kim can you explain your set up and diet for us, so we can see if changes are needed?
Terry.

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: <<<<<<<<.(For a sulcata 75 - 95 F) That is, try to provide a good temperature gradient so the tortoise can control it's optimal body temperature. There is a new bulb on the market that is showing much promise that seems to come closest to the sunshine and that is this Active UV Heat bulb.>>>>>>>>> : Kim, : just to clarify a couple of points here. If the temperature in the enclosure is 95 degrees,you MUST make sure that this is only in one part of the enclosure. The other side of the enclosure must be much cooler 75 degrees. : Sulcatas max out at high temperatures and become inactive, there MUST always be a heat gradient so the tortoise has a choice. : 70-75 degrees in the cooler end, 86 degrees in the warmer end with a basking spot a little higher. : At night there should be a cooling off period, 70-75 in the cooler end around 80 in the warmer end for night temps for smaller sulcatas. : The active UV heat bulb EJ mentioned puts out a lot of heat. It is not recommended for small enclosures or fish tank type habitats that heat up very quickly. : The best way to monitor temperatures is to place a thermometer in both sides of the enclosure. : Sorry EJ, but that bulb puts out a lot of heat and should not be used in small habitats.Just thought it should be mentioned as we don't know what kind of environment this tortoise is in. : If it's in a tank the bulb would make it way too hot. : Kim can you explain your set up and diet for us, so we can see if changes are needed? : Terry.

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