A little advice, again :)

Beverley · 30-07-2010, 09:35 AM

Well now that I have four large torts here I have realised it's lots more fun lol
the poos are massive

I am wondering if any of you have any tips, the probe from the habisats that sit under the heat emitters are not getting sitting or the leads from the thermometers, so it's getting really difficult to get temps correct. When they move around everything is everywhere.

any tips?

**sarah** · 30-07-2010, 09:46 AM

Get yourself a infrared thermometer
that's all I use
hold the thermometer, point it to the area you want to read, press the button and a infrared beam will tell you the temp. It's quick and much more hygenic.

Beverley · 30-07-2010, 09:55 AM

Thanks Sarah, that's a good idea, is their anything I can do about habistat probe ?

**sarah** · 30-07-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beverley

Thanks Sarah, that's a good idea, is their anything I can do about habistat probe ?

Oh poo sorry long night I'm so tried didn't read you were on about you habistat probe lol sorry I have no idea I don't use them.

harwood09 · 30-07-2010, 10:17 AM

I think I know what you mean I have a yucca in my enclosure and have tacked the probe just off the ground so it doesn't get disturbed by the torts.

Beverley · 30-07-2010, 10:33 AM

Sarah what heating and lighting do u use for your Reds?
Sorry so many questions

just want to get this right.

burnt toast · 30-07-2010, 11:14 AM

Hi Beverley Sorry I have no experience on the thermometer etc but just wanted to ask - does this mean you got the extra red/yellowfoots that were being kept poorly?

Beverley · 30-07-2010, 12:19 PM

Yes but it wasn't a female yellowfoot it turned out to be a male and female redfoot. It really made no difference to me I just wanted them out of there. Will post pics soon when they settle. They are big !! And in good condition shell wise really lovely tortoises

burnt toast · 30-07-2010, 01:48 PM

Oh well done Beverley & im so jelous!!

joanna · 30-07-2010, 05:25 PM

Mine are clipped to the sides and base of the enclsosure, then when adding the substrate keep the end in the position you want it and leave a bit poking out, if that makes sense!

30-07-2010, 09:35 AM	#1
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	A little advice, again :) Well now that I have four large torts here I have realised it's lots more fun lol the poos are massive I am wondering if any of you have any tips, the probe from the habisats that sit under the heat emitters are not getting sitting or the leads from the thermometers, so it's getting really difficult to get temps correct. When they move around everything is everywhere. any tips? __________________

30-07-2010, 09:46 AM	#2
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Get yourself a infrared thermometer that's all I use hold the thermometer, point it to the area you want to read, press the button and a infrared beam will tell you the temp. It's quick and much more hygenic. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

30-07-2010, 09:55 AM	#3
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Thanks Sarah, that's a good idea, is their anything I can do about habistat probe ? __________________

30-07-2010, 10:17 AM	#5
harwood09 Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hint: Up'ard at shrovetide Posts: 422	I think I know what you mean I have a yucca in my enclosure and have tacked the probe just off the ground so it doesn't get disturbed by the torts. __________________ Harwood

30-07-2010, 10:33 AM	#6
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Sarah what heating and lighting do u use for your Reds? Sorry so many questions just want to get this right. __________________

30-07-2010, 11:14 AM	#7
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Hi Beverley Sorry I have no experience on the thermometer etc but just wanted to ask - does this mean you got the extra red/yellowfoots that were being kept poorly?

30-07-2010, 12:19 PM	#8
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Yes but it wasn't a female yellowfoot it turned out to be a male and female redfoot. It really made no difference to me I just wanted them out of there. Will post pics soon when they settle. They are big !! And in good condition shell wise really lovely tortoises __________________

30-07-2010, 01:48 PM	#9
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Oh well done Beverley & im so jelous!!

30-07-2010, 05:25 PM	#10
joanna Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3,602	Mine are clipped to the sides and base of the enclsosure, then when adding the substrate keep the end in the position you want it and leave a bit poking out, if that makes sense!

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