2 in 1 bulb??

herbie's mum · 24-09-2007, 01:58 PM

hi,
i have been told that you can buy a bulb that can be used for heat (basking) and u.v. is this correct?
and if so where can i get one ... i would rather have a 2in1 than the strip light that i have at the moment.
i dont realy want to ask in the pet shop as i think you were right about him being an import!! the vet
had a good look at him though and he has been wormed and is eating for england at the moment (he
loves bindweed!!)
so if anyone can help (as you usualy do) i would be very grateful -x- mandy

Tamie Milne · 24-09-2007, 02:01 PM

These are the bulbs I use and the company:

http://kimbosreptileworld.co.uk/uvhe...d2158ee9b9328f

HTH

Tamie

linda · 24-09-2007, 02:08 PM

mandy

i use the same supplier as tamie

excellent advise and service from dazza the owner of kimbos

herbie's mum · 24-09-2007, 02:18 PM

HI, THANKS FOR THAT.... I HAVE JUST BEEN ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN SOME "T.REX SOLAR DROPS" I KNOW THAT THE SUN IS THE BEST FORM OF UV BUT THESE ARE BEING ADVERTISED AS A SUPPLIMENT STATING THAT THEY CAN REPLACE THE UVB LAMP ALTOGETHER!?!?!?

HAVE YOU HAD ANY REPORTS ON THESE ? AND ARE THEY SAFE? I KNOW THAT T.REX IS SUPPOSED TO BE QUITE A REPUTABLE COMPANY...... -X- MANDY

Tamie Milne · 24-09-2007, 02:32 PM

Here's is that question on the TT group and Andy's reply:

Q. Can I use ‘liquid sunshine’ D3 drops instead of spending all that money on expensive UV-B lighting systems?

A. We absolutely do not recommend products like this. They are potentially very dangerous (see answer to vitamin-A question, above). Overdoses are very possible with ‘pure’ D3 products. Avoid them.

Please see the whole subject:

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/webdiet.htm

HTH

Tamie

herbie's mum · 24-09-2007, 04:22 PM

O.K. THATS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN THEN

BUT IF I DONT ASK I DONT FIND OUT!! ONE MORE THING THOUGH...HOW MUCH CALCIUM POWDER SHOULD I FEED TO HIM?
AT THE MOMENT I AM DIPPING ALL OF HIS WEEDS IN EVERYTIME HE IS FED.. BUT THIS SEEMS ALOT TO ME... BUT I'M NOT ALTOGETHER SURE

IT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH.. I REALY DO WANT TO DO THE BEST THING POSSIBLE FOR HIM SO IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH IS RIGHT I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFULL

-X- MANDY

**sarah** · 24-09-2007, 04:27 PM

By calcium powder do you mean limestone? you can sprinkle this all over there food. I put my tortoises food in a bag but limestone in and shake and it covers their food. You only need a light covering.

Tamie Milne · 24-09-2007, 04:38 PM

Same as Sarah pinch of it on their food, mine also have access to cuttle fish which they can nibble on as and when they wish (helps with their beaks too) - do you use Nutrabol daily too?

Tamie

herbie's mum · 24-09-2007, 05:58 PM

YES I DO MEAN LIMESTONE...I THINK I WILL TRY THE BAG WAY WITH A PINCH OF POWDER

THANKS FOR THAT AND NO I AM NOT USING ANYTHING ELSE AT THE MOMENT .. I THOUGHT THAT WITH ALL THE WEEDS AROUND AT THE MOMENT THERE WAS NO NEED FOR OTHER SUPPLIMENTS!! WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT DO? I GET A BIT WORRIED WITH ALL OF THE SUPPLIMENTS... ARE THEY NATURAL ? THAT WAS WHY I WAS ASKING ABOUT THE T.REX THING -X- MANDY

sandy · 24-09-2007, 06:09 PM

Can we type in lower case please, I find it hard to read in capitals.

24-09-2007, 01:58 PM	#1
herbie's mum Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 219	2 in 1 bulb?? hi, i have been told that you can buy a bulb that can be used for heat (basking) and u.v. is this correct? and if so where can i get one ... i would rather have a 2in1 than the strip light that i have at the moment. i dont realy want to ask in the pet shop as i think you were right about him being an import!! the vet had a good look at him though and he has been wormed and is eating for england at the moment (he loves bindweed!!) so if anyone can help (as you usualy do) i would be very grateful -x- mandy

24-09-2007, 02:01 PM	#2
Tamie Milne Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 392	These are the bulbs I use and the company: http://kimbosreptileworld.co.uk/uvhe...d2158ee9b9328f HTH Tamie __________________ www.tortoisetrust.org

24-09-2007, 02:32 PM	#5
Tamie Milne Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 392	Here's is that question on the TT group and Andy's reply: Q. Can I use ‘liquid sunshine’ D3 drops instead of spending all that money on expensive UV-B lighting systems? A. We absolutely do not recommend products like this. They are potentially very dangerous (see answer to vitamin-A question, above). Overdoses are very possible with ‘pure’ D3 products. Avoid them. Please see the whole subject: http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/webdiet.htm HTH Tamie __________________ www.tortoisetrust.org

24-09-2007, 04:27 PM	#7
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	By calcium powder do you mean limestone? you can sprinkle this all over there food. I put my tortoises food in a bag but limestone in and shake and it covers their food. You only need a light covering. __________________ 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

24-09-2007, 04:38 PM	#8
Tamie Milne Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 392	Same as Sarah pinch of it on their food, mine also have access to cuttle fish which they can nibble on as and when they wish (helps with their beaks too) - do you use Nutrabol daily too? Tamie __________________ www.tortoisetrust.org

24-09-2007, 02:08 PM	#3
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	mandy i use the same supplier as tamie excellent advise and service from dazza the owner of kimbos

24-09-2007, 02:18 PM	#4
herbie's mum Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 219	HI, THANKS FOR THAT.... I HAVE JUST BEEN ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN SOME "T.REX SOLAR DROPS" I KNOW THAT THE SUN IS THE BEST FORM OF UV BUT THESE ARE BEING ADVERTISED AS A SUPPLIMENT STATING THAT THEY CAN REPLACE THE UVB LAMP ALTOGETHER!?!?!? HAVE YOU HAD ANY REPORTS ON THESE ? AND ARE THEY SAFE? I KNOW THAT T.REX IS SUPPOSED TO BE QUITE A REPUTABLE COMPANY...... -X- MANDY

24-09-2007, 04:22 PM	#6
herbie's mum Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 219	O.K. THATS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN THEN BUT IF I DONT ASK I DONT FIND OUT!! ONE MORE THING THOUGH...HOW MUCH CALCIUM POWDER SHOULD I FEED TO HIM? AT THE MOMENT I AM DIPPING ALL OF HIS WEEDS IN EVERYTIME HE IS FED.. BUT THIS SEEMS ALOT TO ME... BUT I'M NOT ALTOGETHER SURE IT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH.. I REALY DO WANT TO DO THE BEST THING POSSIBLE FOR HIM SO IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH IS RIGHT I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFULL -X- MANDY

24-09-2007, 05:58 PM	#9
herbie's mum Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 219	YES I DO MEAN LIMESTONE...I THINK I WILL TRY THE BAG WAY WITH A PINCH OF POWDER THANKS FOR THAT AND NO I AM NOT USING ANYTHING ELSE AT THE MOMENT .. I THOUGHT THAT WITH ALL THE WEEDS AROUND AT THE MOMENT THERE WAS NO NEED FOR OTHER SUPPLIMENTS!! WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT DO? I GET A BIT WORRIED WITH ALL OF THE SUPPLIMENTS... ARE THEY NATURAL ? THAT WAS WHY I WAS ASKING ABOUT THE T.REX THING -X- MANDY

24-09-2007, 06:09 PM	#10
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Can we type in lower case please, I find it hard to read in capitals. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

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