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    New shell growth abnormal?

    Thank you. I have increased humidity in the enclosure and use a sprinkler on part of his enclosure (as temperature permits). I will keep him wandering the house whenever he is active but outside is too cold. I agree that 2x8 is not large enough for a tortoise during the day. I really...
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    New shell growth abnormal?

    I guess we are all in agreement with that !
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    New shell growth abnormal?

    Thanks, I will continue with efforts to increase humidity . And yes, I agree on FL, I really do think they might like florida better.
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    New shell growth abnormal?

    I will find that profile options section and update. I appreciate your input and explanation. I really care about my RFs. They deserve the best. I am in upstate NY where it is very dry in the winter. Several years ago I updated his and my other tortoises indoor enclosure to have a semi...
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    New shell growth abnormal?

    Thanks for your input. I do give Rocky a bath every other day and he has pools in both his indoor and outdoor enclosure. His shell has been like that since he came to us. I put conditioner on him but a couple days later it is just that dry. My other red foot shell has a luster to it so I...
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    New shell growth abnormal?

    I have a rescue tortoise who is in his late teens. He has lived with us for 8 years. Prior to coming to our home I was told he was fed chicken. We have corrected his diet, and after a rough first two years he has been in great health. His weight has remained the same and his bone density has...
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