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    Would this soil be ok?

    Thank you! I’ll stick to what I got then!
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    Would this soil be ok?

    Would this soil be ok for an outdoor Russian enclosure? I have a few bags left over from a garden project I’d like to hopefully use to fill my russians enclosure more!
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    Well the temps are looking great for the enclosure! I’ve monitored them for the past couple days and everything seems ideal! Meet our new little female Russian! We still haven’t named her yet but she loves her enclosure so far! (She’s was a little shy at first)
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    Even better! Thank you, Tom!
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    Here’s a little update. I added some tile for an eating area and also a shallow dish for water all in shaded areas!
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    Thank you for the thermometer recommendation! I will have to order one from amazon! And that does make a lot of sense, having to acclimate the tort to outdoor living will be something I do! The last Russian tort I had was an indoor only tort, so this will be a little new! And I plan on only...
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    I’m getting an adult! I agree, this would not be ideal for a hatchling!
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    Awesome! I wasn’t sure what Russians low temp tolerance was, but that makes sense! Thank you!
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    Outdoor enclosure for Russian

    Hello all! I recently built this 6’ x 6’ enclosure in my backyard, and have a few questions/concerns. My first and main issue is temperature. I live in southern Colorado Springs, where this time of year we usually see day time temps near the mid 80s and 90s but night time temps in the low 60s...
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    Hello! Again!

    Hello everybody! Ive been a long time member but haven't been active in about 7 or so years... but I'm happy to be back and learning again! Recently, my wife and I bought a house, in which I now have a backyard for a proper enclosure build! I'm excited to see what's new!
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    Looking for Russians or Red Foots in CO

    Hello again! Haven't been on here in about 7 years or so...But does anyone in CO, specifically near the Springs area, have any Russians or Red Foots available? Im trying to avoid shipping if at all possible... Thank you!
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    typical weight?

    hahahahahahah!!!! Best post ever!
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    typical weight?

    Thats about right!
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    Benny - our baby Sulcata

    No worries! (Just find a different vet...) I would care for a sully the same way as a leopard. You lucked out.. I go through a garbage bag of food a week with my two!
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    Benny - our baby Sulcata

    Hmmm that vet must be blind! Not sure how it's possible for someone with such a degree to get that mixed up! :D
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