15-05-2009, 02:36 PM | #21 |
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i have both species
i find the redfoots are "easier" once you have managed to control the tempertures and get the humidity correct redfoots can eat some fruit along with their weeds however i feel all torts need access to the outdoors they are basically wild animaals that need to forage walk exercise and get the uv from the sunshine my reds have a greenhouse and outdoor garden at the moment they are housed in my spare bedroom at the moment but i do have a brick shed for when they get bigger plus i have a 4 bedroomed house with only me and hubby so i have enough room indoors 1 redfoot will eventually need the space of a wardrobe on its back |
15-05-2009, 02:37 PM | #22 |
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If you undersatnd what each speciecs needs you'll find one isn't easier than the other, will just require different needs. Our summers aren't warm enough for reds to be out all summer, you'd only put them out on very hot days so they would be accomodated inside mostly.
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15-05-2009, 02:41 PM | #23 |
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lol i didnt mean im going to keep it a prisoner and not let it out EVER! i ment thats where it will be homes and i will take it out every day (not when its raining or too cold... only when its sunny ) you say it as if im not going to ever let it out.... i am...
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back to topic... if i do get a cherry head with it needing humidity will it dampen my room?
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15-05-2009, 07:31 PM | #25 |
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Yes, yes it will. And if you sleep in the room its very likely that the water will be sucked into your body via osmosis as you sleep. This could lead to a nasty condition called water on the brain and I have a feeling you would drown quite quickly.
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it shouldnt affect your room my table is made from large pieces of solid plastic screwed together to make large table enclosure top soil with play bark on top regularly sprayed to achieve 75 to 80% humidity i have no damp problems any where |
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Kirkie???...
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16-05-2009, 02:35 AM | #28 |
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its okay
kirkie is a respected member of sw and his post as above was 100% meant as a joke that is why it was left in the thread linda xx |
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