Sorrry agen but i need help big time

cpx_20o5 · 03-07-2006, 01:07 PM

hey everyone, my neece had nocked the uvb bulb from jerys home and it smashed, and then she broke the fitments, for the flourasent light uvb light....and now jerry only has a basking light can anyone tell me what to do to get uvb on jerrry?
just because the lighting and fitments arent cheap and we're not exactly flush atm.....
and mum dont order offline....so SOMEONE please help.
thankyou tay

p.s/ill be able to get a light and stuff within a month

SCiARA · 03-07-2006, 01:37 PM

I’m no expert but take into the account the weather we are having, there’s nothing better than the real thing

piglet · 03-07-2006, 01:57 PM

As SCIARA says take advantage of the wonderful weather we are having your tortoises should be out in this any way providing they have a covered run and shaded areas to go in.
Darren

cpx_20o5 · 03-07-2006, 02:25 PM

Oh ok thankyou, just we have no *GARDEN* atm, but i can go to my grandads (lives right over the road lol 1 min walk)

Becks · 03-07-2006, 03:39 PM

cant u get a replacement light sooner then a month ??..
ur tort sould have all lighting ect at all time ....
where there is a will there is a way ..
and when it comes to animals there sould always be a way as they can not get these things without us.
can u not raise the money for it urself ??

carl20 · 03-07-2006, 04:40 PM

hi m8 ur tort will be fine if u get it out in the sun for an hour a day at around middday is best, the uv then is much stronger than any bulb by far, so an hour will be fine as long as the tort is in the sun. This method wont work forever, especially when it isnt summer but it will do fine for a month especially if you dont have a quick growing tort.

clairekentuk · 03-07-2006, 04:58 PM

Most sources recommend 8-12 hours of daylight (and Uv) per day.
Personally Id get one sorted as soon as possible or work on making a secure enclosure in your garden area. I would not leave a baby without UV for a week let alone a month as they are growing all the time.

Personally Id work on getting one immediately or if the financial situation doesnt permit this the consider rehoming or selling them. What would happen if Jerry was to get ill and need a vet. Any pet owner has a responsibility to ensure that they make provision for their care.

Sorry to sound harsh but if you cannot provide a garden and the tort no longer has UV with no prospect of getting one then you are not giving them what they deserve. They really need a powesun or t-rex UV lamp if they are indoors all the time.
A forescent tube doesnt provide adequate UV throughout their relatively short life. Sufficient for colder months perhaps but in no way an alternative to direct sunlight.

carl20 · 03-07-2006, 06:19 PM

i agree you need a uv light soon, but an hours sunlight has more uv than many hours under a t rex so try and get your tort outside for now.

Claire is right about the vet thing though, u should have a little stash for your tort in case of emergency.

clairekentuk · 03-07-2006, 06:34 PM

I dont know the measurements of UV, but in the wild torts bask for hours in the sun. The sunlight may have far more superior UV but while indoors during daylight hours in my opinion it is best to provide additional UV. Mine incidently are outside but even when they chose to go in the greenhouse they still have powersuns in dull weather.
The more UV the better. I wouldnt settle for just an hour but I totally agree with Carl that it is a start.

What kind of accomodation are they living in CPX?

Pussygalore · 03-07-2006, 07:46 PM

Do you live in a flat perhaps there is a balcony your tort could go on or even in front of an open window, but put some mesh or netting over the container in case a bird etc takes a fancy to him, an old draw or large container to put him in, I,m sure with a little imagination he can get some sun. Don't take this wrong guys but I think some of your comments were a bit harsh, after all people come on the site for help and advice and I'm sure some of you have had hard times but still love your pets and to be told to consider getting rid of him must have been very upsetting.

03-07-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
cpx_20o5 Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: england,coventry Posts: 52	Sorrry agen but i need help big time hey everyone, my neece had nocked the uvb bulb from jerys home and it smashed, and then she broke the fitments, for the flourasent light uvb light....and now jerry only has a basking light can anyone tell me what to do to get uvb on jerrry? just because the lighting and fitments arent cheap and we're not exactly flush atm..... and mum dont order offline....so SOMEONE please help. thankyou tay p.s/ill be able to get a light and stuff within a month __________________ My Tortoises x--x Jerry (Testudo Hermanni.B) And Looi (Testudo Hermanni.B) XxR.I.P Pewe.xX

03-07-2006, 01:37 PM	#2
SCiARA Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 181	I’m no expert but take into the account the weather we are having, there’s nothing better than the real thing __________________ Barry 3 female Hermanni Boettgeri 2 5yr & 1 6yr olds

03-07-2006, 02:25 PM	#4
cpx_20o5 Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: england,coventry Posts: 52	Oh ok thankyou, just we have no GARDEN atm, but i can go to my grandads (lives right over the road lol 1 min walk) __________________ My Tortoises x--x Jerry (Testudo Hermanni.B) And Looi (Testudo Hermanni.B) XxR.I.P Pewe.xX

03-07-2006, 01:57 PM	#3
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	As SCIARA says take advantage of the wonderful weather we are having your tortoises should be out in this any way providing they have a covered run and shaded areas to go in. Darren

03-07-2006, 03:39 PM	#5
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	cant u get a replacement light sooner then a month ??.. ur tort sould have all lighting ect at all time .... where there is a will there is a way .. and when it comes to animals there sould always be a way as they can not get these things without us. can u not raise the money for it urself ??

03-07-2006, 04:40 PM	#6
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	hi m8 ur tort will be fine if u get it out in the sun for an hour a day at around middday is best, the uv then is much stronger than any bulb by far, so an hour will be fine as long as the tort is in the sun. This method wont work forever, especially when it isnt summer but it will do fine for a month especially if you dont have a quick growing tort.

03-07-2006, 04:58 PM	#7
clairekentuk Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 120	Most sources recommend 8-12 hours of daylight (and Uv) per day. Personally Id get one sorted as soon as possible or work on making a secure enclosure in your garden area. I would not leave a baby without UV for a week let alone a month as they are growing all the time. Personally Id work on getting one immediately or if the financial situation doesnt permit this the consider rehoming or selling them. What would happen if Jerry was to get ill and need a vet. Any pet owner has a responsibility to ensure that they make provision for their care. Sorry to sound harsh but if you cannot provide a garden and the tort no longer has UV with no prospect of getting one then you are not giving them what they deserve. They really need a powesun or t-rex UV lamp if they are indoors all the time. A forescent tube doesnt provide adequate UV throughout their relatively short life. Sufficient for colder months perhaps but in no way an alternative to direct sunlight.

03-07-2006, 06:19 PM	#8
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	i agree you need a uv light soon, but an hours sunlight has more uv than many hours under a t rex so try and get your tort outside for now. Claire is right about the vet thing though, u should have a little stash for your tort in case of emergency.

03-07-2006, 06:34 PM	#9
clairekentuk Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 120	I dont know the measurements of UV, but in the wild torts bask for hours in the sun. The sunlight may have far more superior UV but while indoors during daylight hours in my opinion it is best to provide additional UV. Mine incidently are outside but even when they chose to go in the greenhouse they still have powersuns in dull weather. The more UV the better. I wouldnt settle for just an hour but I totally agree with Carl that it is a start. What kind of accomodation are they living in CPX?

03-07-2006, 07:46 PM	#10
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	Do you live in a flat perhaps there is a balcony your tort could go on or even in front of an open window, but put some mesh or netting over the container in case a bird etc takes a fancy to him, an old draw or large container to put him in, I,m sure with a little imagination he can get some sun. Don't take this wrong guys but I think some of your comments were a bit harsh, after all people come on the site for help and advice and I'm sure some of you have had hard times but still love your pets and to be told to consider getting rid of him must have been very upsetting.

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