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Russan Tortoise and a heat rock

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Question
Should you use a heat rock with a tortoise?

Answer
Hello Coralie,

I suppose you can use a heat rock with a tortoise, as long as it has a safety mechanism on it to avoid it from getting too hot & burning him.
The best way of keeping them warm though is a basking lamp, they prefer heating from above.

Tracie