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    (Maybe) Questionable Bulges

    Hi folks, It's been a while since I've posted but Squash, my yearling red-foot tortoise, has been well and active. I was giving him/her (will just use him for now) his usual water bath and checking him out when I noticed inflating and deflating lumps on either side of his neck. I assume they...
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    Squash: A Picky Redfoot

    I've done all of the above, too! :(
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    Squash: A Picky Redfoot

    I never feed spinach, cabbage or broccoli. Kale occasionally. I will try the dimmed lights. Soft shell worries me too
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    Squash: A Picky Redfoot

    TFO, It is with great trial and error that I approach you for advice. When I first got Squash I thought I had diet in the bag. I quickly learned that tortoises, like ourselves, have personalities and distinguishing factors that make each one unique. I got Squash, a hatchling redfoot tortoise...
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    Favorite foods

    As stated above, avoid getting into the habit of "latching" onto a veggie like kale. They are known to be high in oxalate content. Just keep things varied. Avoids pickiness :) A favorite green of Squash's is definitely turnip greens. A great Calcium to Phosphorous ratio and known to be low in...
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    Favorite foods

    You should try succulents (like opuntia cactus). They love it and it is great for them!
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    Power is out.

    My family is around your area :( I'm originally from there but moved east for school. Stay safe. Power outages are my worst nightmare for my torts =/
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    Hello from Springfield, IL!

    Greetings Rachel, I love red-foots :)
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    Hello!

    Welcome :)
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    Starting gear and tips?

    Make a list of materials you need for your baby: -container -substrate -UVB -heating -thermometer/heat gun -hygrometer -food/water dishes -food -cover objects -other fun decorations
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    Re-Seed 4 The Redfoots and More ....

    I'm so excited to do this kind of thing for Squash once s/he gets bigger someday!
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    Hello There

    Welcome to this awesome forum! Looking forward to some pictures and the dirty deets
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    Repticon Raleigh, NC

    Hey all, Is anyone going to the Repticon convention in Raleigh this weekend? It looks fun but it's unfortunate that NC doesn't allow turtles/tortoises at these fairs (which makes some sense to me). Is it even worth making the 3 hour drive? Has anyone ever been a VIP member for one of these...
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    How Does Mazuri (or any pellet food) Fit Into Diet?

    Oh no! It is totally okay but I did just order some on Amazon. My plan is to integrate it with some greens. I really don't want him hooked on it
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    Too late. Already Spoiled. Now what?

    I feel your struggle... But hey, one of those cactus pads lasts an eternity!! I know russian torts are suckers for opuntia so I hope he likes it. Tortoisesupply also has an awesome herb mix that I use as well.
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