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my friend is getting a tortoise a thinking of housing it outdoor…?
my friend is getting a herman tortoise and is going to house it outdoors she is wondering if she will need a special lamp for it if it is outdoors ? also can herman tortoise hibernate or are they like red foot tortoises who dont?
if anyone has any helpful links it would be well appreciated.
if the tortoise does need a lamp for out door is this one ok?http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalogue/reptile-mercury-vapour-uv-heat-lamps.asp
can she use any stand or does it have to be a specific one ? if so can you give a link where she can buy one
thanks alot
also do you know where she could buy one in uk wales?
also could she just leave him/her outside during day and bring in at night could you give me a link where i can buy a lamp and bulb?
yes it was but my mum said no for definate my friend was actually getting one before me so….
“Your friend”…? I thought it was you who was recently asking about how to persuade your dad to allow you to have a tortoise, LOL!
In any case, whoever this information is for, please listen to Adrienne as she is the one person who is actually talking sense, rather than erroneous and dangerous newbie-tortoise-keeper misconceptions.
It’s safest to start a hatchling tortoise indoors where temperatures can be controlled and you can watch it more carefully, but YES, as soon as you have established that it is thriving and healthy, then you definitely should keep this species of tortoise outdoors for the Summertime in the UK. Not only is it possible – it is infinitely preferable, both psychologically and physiologically, to keeping them mainly indoors.
For some great ideas of what you need to provide proper outdoor accommodation for a tortoise, please see: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/habitatdesign.htm
You must provide a well drained, sandy/soil area, and not leave them on a damp-holding lawn, otherwise your naturally arid-dwelling tortoise is highly likely to develop shell rot on its plastron (underside). To allow the tortoise a warm, dry area on cooler or rainy days, most keepers/breeders will have adapted a greenhouse to allow free entry as/when the tortoise chooses, or failing that, a small shed with power (for basking lamps and lighting.)
Obviously in extremes of weather, and for periods when you’re preparing for hibernation, OR have just got your tortoise up from hibernation, OR while you over-winter your tortoise if it is not hibernating, then yes, a suitable indoor tortoise-table or indoor pen type habitat is necessary: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/Tortoisetable.htm This will also be needed if the tortoise ever needs closer supervision, for example, in the case of it being treated for a medical condition.
This indoor accommodation will require appropriate heating and lighting. The mercury vapour bulbs that have already been discussed are ideal, but do make sure that there’s enough space around/under the lamp to avoid overheating (of both the tortoise, obviously, and of the accommodation (fire risk!))
If you need information about reputable private breeders in your area (as opposed to the many unscrupulous online dealers and pet stores who are known to sell sick imported tortoises) then please email me. I’m no longer living in the UK, but still have a large number of contacts in the UK tortoise-keeping/breeding community. Sadly there are several extremely unreputable sources of tortoises (especially online) in the UK, including a major dealer that is suspected to be selling Chelonian Herpes infected tortoises…
Hope this helps?
AlexD
Aquatics And Reptiles
Tussocks And Aquatic Weeds
Have you ever heard of Tussocks, Sudds, Floatons or Drifting Islands? If not, the answer is simple; they are clusters of Drifting peat, mud and aquatic plants. flora roots and other nutrient rubble also assists to make these islands. These islands can be just a few square feet in size or a numerous hundred acres in size. This natural occurrence is seen all around the globe. It is more often found in lakes and marshes.
Tussocks are made often of cattails, bulrush, sedge and reeds that have extended from the shoreline of a marshland area. Overhanging vegetation will build up around the shoreline. Low water levels in the root areas can result in water plant tips reaching for the water and then slowly hanging over the edge and finally separating from the shoreline. Mostly the area directly beneath the tussock is full of living marine organisms. Finally, a harsh weather or storms tears off the portion. The bulk begins to transmigrate and finally clings onto another landform. Wind helps to move the bulk along, but anything to harsh can destroy the mountain. Some larger Tussocks are able to support trees that grow up to 50 feet tall with diameters between 8-12 inches.
Tussocks are a symbolic representation of the maturing process of bodies of water. Tussocks are said to be a part of the shallow lakes in Florida. Droughts, fires and floods have greatly changed the number of existing Tussocks. Floods are the most familiar mode of transfer for Tussocks. Most Tussocks have been deposited in downstream marshes or upland areas.
In the today’s world, man made structures such as wires, levees, and dykes are produced to maintain the water level. The man made devices deter Tussock formation because water levels are ofttimes too high or too low. Most people, nowadays, don’t cherish the influx of drifting islands. In addition to carrying itself, the islands frequently act as a style of transportation for creatures. Many times reptiles and amphibians hitch a ride on a Tussock. Personally the arrival of an gator at my front door would not be a welcomed beast. Drifting islands don’t just transport wild creatures; they can also bring helpful floras and herbs your way.
Tussocks are also responsible for another significant problem. Drifting islands can block critical shipping ports. This even can cause a lot of extreme stress for business close or far away from the harbor. It is not uncommon for ships to be stopped or damaged by Tussocks. Drifting islands are also able to stop up the path of an irrigation system. Many governments are wasting millions so that Tussocks don’t get in their way of living a happy life. Weed killing is used to check these structures. Some Tussocks have been checked through pricey ways like shedding and the use of a flatboat mounted track hoe.
About the Author
Dave McNabb founded a full service aquatic maintenance company located in Lafayette, California in 1996. Dave started his aquatic career in 1980 with Aquatics Unlimited located in Martinez, California. In 1984 Dave became the very first Aquamog operator and has run the machines for the past 25 years.
What is the minimun age to get a job at petco?
I absolutely love animals and I want to know the minimun age requirements. Also, do you know what the average salary for working in the aquatics department or rodent department is. Or the reptile?
You must be 18. Because of the fact you are handling some venomous animals and if you happen to get bit they can’t be help responsible Actually when you go into petco and you want to hold an animal you are suppose to be 18. Then to work in a certain department you have to be certified which you will receive books to study from and take the test online.
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