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My female elongateds have started digging with their back legs every day. They have a nesting area in a dark part of the enclosure with 10+" of soil but they continue to dig near the main heat source (100w powersun). Temps range from 92 (right under light) to 73 in coolest spot. They both have...

Looking for: Adult or sub adult marginated tortoises. Adult or sub adult yellowfoot tortoises. Hingebacks any age, any species. Located in Canada(ON) so all torts need to already be in Canada. Thanks

Thanks for your help. Still not sure myself. It's a tough one.

Thanks Sarah. I would guess they are 8-9".

My friend has adult females and they basically have just stubs for tails this one is longer. I agree with Sarah and it looks female just looking for more confirmation to ease my mind.

Thanks Sarah

Hi, I'm looking a purchasing 3 adult Elongateds but am having trouble sexing this one animal. Both pics are the same tort but tail looks different in both. Thanks

Thanks Tom

Ok glad I asked. Definitely learned a few things. What is the recommended distance the reptisun tubes need to be from the tortoises shell to be effective? Thanks for the reply's.

12" is to the start of the deep dome fixture the bulb is a bit more recessed. The temp right under the light is 102 with a temp gun

I have spider plants which offer zero coverage but have multiple dark hides available

Hi, I'm running a Powersun 100 w about 12 inches above substrate and 2 48" 10.0 reptisun about 14" above substrate. Is this too much? The torts are outside about 4-5 months of the year. Thanks

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone! Very interested to hear more replies.

Can anyone identify this tortoise species from these two pics? A friend sent them to me because she's interested in buying. Seller is saying marginated but doesn't look like my marginateds. Thanks