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  1. Love is in the air

    Love is in the air

  2. Testudo Kleinmanni

    Testudo Kleinmanni

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    kleinmanni substrate

    Thank you very much for your answers! I took them out, bath 30min. I've put them in a temporary enclosure (60x30) for 24-48h until their terrariums are ready (I plan on splitting them for now, I'm afraid of bullying). They didn't eat yet. Very scared and sleepy. Male does not move (only...
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    kleinmanni substrate

    Thank you very much! I went to the nearest store and got 2 bags of coarse sand. I'll mix it with some coco bark, as suggested. Just got the tortoises as well. They look very well, but they do not move too much (just respiratory movements) and don't open their eyes (eyes are not sunken). As I'm...
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    kleinmanni substrate

    Hello, I will receive an adult pair of testudo kleinmanni tomorrow. I'm quite scared of sand (due to impaction, eye irritation, etc) and I was wondering if this substrate would be good for them: http://www.aquadeco.com/en/aquarien/g-042-korallenkies-m/ It's the only alternative similar to...
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    Hatchling sleepy and not eating

    Thank you for your prompt answer! Yes, they do hibernate theoretically. And to be honest, it's freezing cold outside (where i live) I'm using a sensor and a temp gun so the temps should be pretty accurate. Lights are on from 7:00 to 21:00 Update: just checked him. lights went off and he...
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    Hatchling sleepy and not eating

    Hello, I have a 4month western hermanni and I am very worried about his well being. I have him since he was 1 month old. He never was too active (he used to roam for 2-3h per day then bask/sleep) but he had the appetite of a horse. Since last week or so he lost his appetite almost completely...
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    Dumb question about humidity

    Hello, I own a 1-month old hermanni. According to the care sheet, humidity should be 70% Could someone please tell me where should I measure it, exactly? Substrate level? 1-inch above the substrate? Under the basking spot? Middle of the enclosure? I do have a probe sensor but values vary...
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    New owner needing help please!!

    I am also a newbie so please forgive me if I am mistaken, but I think that (on top of what other members have mentioned before me) he might be quite dry. Do you have a probe-sensor for humidity in there? It should be around 70%. Also, I'd close the top, at least partially (to prevent...
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    help a newbie hatchling owner

    Thank you very much for your answers! I will ditch the MVB as soon as the tube arrives. I already have a 60W CHE. I am not providing extra night-time heat. At night everything is turned off and his enclosure has the same temps as the temps in my house (between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius). I...
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    help a newbie hatchling owner

    He finally did pee/poo and he also burrowed tonight. He seems fine but since I'm new to this I'm worried anyway because I want what's best for him (or her). He is still yawning a lot (or doing something that looks like a yawn to me but might as well be a gasp) and I've also noticed clear bubbles...
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    help a newbie hatchling owner

    Thank you! I've read multiple care sheets online but I am following the one published by Chriss on this forum. Yes, temps are correct, humidity is around 60% but I soak him 2 times per day. Lighting is probably dusk-like until the tube arrives (for me, it seems plenty of light but from what I've...
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    help a newbie hatchling owner

    Hello, I just got my first testudo hermanni hermanni! He is 1 month and 7 days old. His name is Mojo and actually I don't know whether it's a he or a she, but I'll assume it's a he. Would you be so kind to shed some light on some of my fears? 1. he sleeps almost non-stop, is that normal? He...
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    Western Hermanni Locale

    Hello, I intend to buy a CB (western) testudo hermanni hermanni hatchling in the near future. It will be my first tortoise. I love these shelled little things. I wanted a tortoise ever since I was a little kid. I find them fascinating little creatures. Now that I'm moving from my parents...
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