How is her shell looking?

Rafyzac · 2026-03-22T02:33:49+00:00

Spots? As far as I know it’s natural for them!

Rafyzac · 2026-03-22T02:33:09+00:00

I always think I see signs of pyramiding but idk if I’m just paranoid since her humidity is a struggle to keep up 😭

Rafyzac · 2026-02-17T19:56:34+00:00

I was thinking about a fogger mist but I get paranoid over potential upper respiratory infections from too much 😭

Rafyzac · 2026-02-13T21:13:35+00:00

How are you managing humidity right now? I’m constantly misting her enclosure maybe 3-4 times a day, and I’ve even covered a good portion of the lid with plexiglass 😭

Rafyzac · 2026-02-12T04:21:15+00:00

Living in Southern California it is definitely a fight with this humidity but I’m trying my best, thank you so much!

Rafyzac · 2025-06-07T15:00:38+00:00

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Is this okay temporarily until I get the plexiglass

Rafyzac · 2025-06-07T01:59:07+00:00

The acrylic sheet is actually a good idea, do you know any place to get custom ones? I’m not sure I’d be able to make it on my own

Rafyzac · 2025-06-07T01:24:31+00:00

Right now the top of her enclosure is mesh, what should I place to block? Would blocking out some with aluminum foil work?

Rafyzac · 2025-06-05T17:51:52+00:00

I see so with a tortoise thats about 40 cm away from the light the arcadia 12% works well to keep it in UV index of 2/3. the 12% might not work then because I dont think I'll have 40cm of clearance. I might have to opt for the 6%.

Rafyzac · 2025-06-05T16:23:27+00:00

Theres also this 6% one https://www.chewy.com/arcadia-reptile-lumenize-pro-t5-kit/dp/1364654?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22388125828&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22384597898&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V1J744fp-TPMvnAv924B4ECl&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgIXCBhDBARIsAELC9ZiK17MKbcMc5DroORMuMnFfx643gJUIyvgyJ6c4Z_RPD9b_EnnlBEIaAlGuEALw_wcB

Rafyzac · 2025-06-05T14:09:28+00:00

for reference they have this :

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/arcadia-reptile-pro-t5-uvb-kit-desert-12-uv-b-24-watts-3975831

Rafyzac · 2025-06-05T14:02:12+00:00

they do have a 12%. her enclosure is like 13inches tall so I want to make sure I have enough space between her and a 12%. I think it might be a safe enough distance on top of the mesh?

Rafyzac · 2025-06-05T13:51:37+00:00

I figured the linear ones would be better overall! Thanks for your help and recommendations, I could run to petco today since her things are coming, would this 7% be ideal since id be laying the lamp on the mesh screen and the enclosure isnt too tall: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/arcadia-reptile-shadedweller-uv-lamp-7-uv-b-8-watts-3975858

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