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Hi guys, we’re taking our red foot to her first vet visit tomorrow due to a potential RI, see my thread below for details on her symptoms https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/red-foot-isn%E2%80%99t-acting-right.214472/ Ultimately I just want to know what red flags to look out for they might...

The fact I can tick seeing the northern lights off my bucket list from the comfort of my own home is pretty fabulous😍 Any fellow UK folks got pics of your view? Heard parts of the US can see them too! Post your photos! I was even lucky enough to see a shooting star!💫

Hi guys, I’m gutted to have to be writing this thread, things had been going so well with our red foots upgrade, but there’s a number of things now concerning me with her that I desperately need advice on before we take her to a vet😞 First off I’ll describe in detail exactly how she was kept vs...

Hey folks! Back visiting squirt haha, she’s doing so well bless her🥰 I’m working on getting some live plants in her enclosure this week😁 I was wondering if any of you guys can help me ID these plants they have in their garden? I’ve never thought to forage any of them apart from the dandelion’s...

Hey folks! I’m trying to come up with a rough meal plan for our red foot to try and ensure we’re getting all her ratios correct😊 She’s been getting a variety mainly consisting of; Spring greens Romaine Dandelions Dried tortoise mix once a week Some other greens mixed in like rocket, cress and...

Hey folks! Hope all are well😊bit of a random one and this might seem stupid to ask about but I’m curious on your guys input. My moms partner has a red foot we’re upgrading(all is going good and I keep people updated on her upgrade thread) it’s sparked a huge interest in tortoise care for me...

Does curiosity ever get the better of anyone else on here, and you find yourself browsing re home sites despite not actively looking to re home? or am I just odd?😂 I always know I’m going to see some horrors so idk why I do it to myself!🥲I was looking up torts the other night and omg, the more...

Hi folks, we have a big new viv coming Thursday for my family members red foot, I was considering getting some of this pond liner for the bottom, it’ll all be sealed, but thought this would be a good double protector under the substrate, the seal went on her old viv so it’s got me paranoid about...

I’m wanting to build some hides for my family members red foot, she desperately needs more coverage in her upcoming upgrade so I’m trying to get multiple decent sized ones made(I know wood isn’t the best option in a humid environment, but pvc box hides would work out a similar price for the...

Hi guys! Can I ask, does anyone have experience/opinions on whether the pulse style thermostats are better for ceramics? There’s currently a few sales on making them the same price/cheaper than the traditional on/off ones, are they worth getting? We’ll just be using CHE’s as heat sources for...

What smart meters does everyone use in their enclosures?🙂hoping to get one with multiple sensors for a more accurate reading, the govee brand multipack is so expensive though and we’re in the middle of an entire enclosure upgrade, So was wondering what brands other people might use? The ones I’m...

Sorry I keep jumping on here folks, some of her stuff is on January sale so trying to get as much input before placing all the orders😊question in regard to CHE, I believe we’ll be switching to just using those for her heat as opposed to a floodlight during the day, we currently already have a...

Hello, some of you will recognise me as the girl trying to get my family members red foot tortoise upgraded, things were finally moving in a positive direction, I’d managed to convince her owner not to put her in anything smaller than an 8 foot. I think reality is hitting him of how big a viv...

Hiya folks! I went through all the accessories with Squirt’s owner that she’s going to need, barring the viv itself, the beautiful vinyl wall decor @BB123 recommended(thanks for the suggestion! I’ve absolutely fell in love with them and decided when the time comes, as he’s spending on...

Hello, I posted a thread recently about getting a family members red foot tort an enclosure upgrade as she’s definitely long out grown her current one, I think I’m more or less sure about how to get her set up now, the people who answer on here are so helpful and kind! She’ll be in an 8ft...