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Did you look at the link i gave you above? That is the ideal thermometer http://forums.shelledwarriors.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=831
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17-11-2006, 09:09 PM
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i use the thermometers in the link they are great
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17-11-2006, 09:13 PM
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yes i did thanks, i go for one of them, while we are on the subject of heat what is a
average day light for him i was looking at putting lamps on at 7-30am till 5-00pm is that long enough |
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17-11-2006, 09:17 PM
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Hi bertie, aim for 12 hours a day 7 to 7 or 8 to 8 or 9 to 9, i use 8 till 8 myself.
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17-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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thanks ade really appreciate all the info
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17-11-2006, 09:28 PM
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have not pick tort up yet, want to make sure everything is ok first.
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17-11-2006, 09:36 PM
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i bet you cant wait
 nor can we looking out for pictures do you know when you could be picking him/her up
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17-11-2006, 09:45 PM
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been wanting to pick him up every day this week but as i said i want to make sure
all is ok , might get him on monday really nervous i can't believe i'm like this, is this normal ha ha |
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17-11-2006, 10:53 PM
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you will be fine
you always have the experts to help and give any advice i am still waiting for mine too so i know how you feel but have gained so much information on these babys from these wonderfull members i know i am only the pc away for help. hope this helps you
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