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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    @Alex and the Redfoot @wellington @Tom One thing I have not managed to achieve is 80% humidity in entire enclosure during the entire day. I think it has to do with amount of square foot airspace within the enclosure. The space is 48" high x 48" wide x 72" long. It is enclosed during the day...
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    @Alex and the Redfoot @Tom @wellington Is there any concerns about putting one of these in my enclosed enclosure to give my live plants the correct light? https://www.lowes.com/pd/BOOST-LIGHTING-2-FT-LED-Grow-Light-Full-Spectrum-Linkable-Black-1-Pack/5012898687
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    Figured I would take a picture of what food was in the plate in the morning and what was left when I clean up at night. Did not realize but looks like Sandy eats a lot during the day. Seen Sandy now in every part of the enclosure. Although the food plate and the basking light is Sandy's...
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    Sandy has been very active today. Back and forth twice now this morning from basking area to food dish. Temps and Lights are okay, soil is moist, soaking every day for 30 minutes and so on.
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    @Tom @Alex and the Redfoot Sorry for the questions but anything new and out of the ordinary I feel the need to ask. I was watching Sandy and while eating made what I describe two "snorts/sneezes" in quick succession. Was eating leaf's and wet Mazrui at the time. She continued eating and than...
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    My daughter Angela gave me one of her old cell phones so starting to get use to taking pictures and videos. My first attempt.
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    @Tom @Alex and the Redfoot Couple of more stupid questions. 1. Is this normal? Checking on Sandy I found her under basking light. Head/neck completely stretched out on ground with eyes shut. Reminded me of a dragon. Hated to do it but I had to pick her up to see if she was okay. I think she...
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    @Tom @Alex and the Redfoot @wellington @Yvonne G I just noticed something today that I wanted your opinion about. This morning while I was soaking I noticed the front part of the shell did not looks like the other parts. Looking back at old pictures I noticed it was always there. Not sure...
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    Anyone ever use Vintage Tortoise Rescue & Boutique to buy seeds?
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    No I mean get the old substrate out, sterilize and replace with new.
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    Another question. Just want to get an idea from everyone's experience. A question a day keeps the doctors away I guess. With a current 48"x72" enclosure and with a 2 1/2" tortoise long how often would everyone think a COMPLETE enclosure change would be required? Do you think 3 months, 6...
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    Setting up for a Russian Tortoise - Constructive comments welcome

    Finally got my grand daughter to take some pictures of Sandy! Sandy thanks you for helping make the enclosure so comfortable!
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