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    Russian Tortoise feeding habits

    I read that spring mix is ok to feed my RT on a daily basis, but every kind I find in the store has some spinach. Is it ok for him to be eating small amounts of spinach every day?
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    Just finished George's new home!

    I have tried the calcium cakes (I don't know what they are called) and also the pellet supplements that contain calcium. Recently I started rinsing my farm fresh egg shells and powderizing them to sprinkle on his food a couple times a week, but he can tell and won't eat the food with the powder.
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    Just finished George's new home!

    Here is what George looks like. Does he look healthy? He has good humidity and a good appetite, but he refuses to eat any supplements or calcium. I am worried because he has been in his new home for a week, but he doesn't want to explore and just sits on his basking rock most of the day. He has...
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    Just finished George's new home!

    Thank you. That's good to know. The ladder seemed pretty steep, so I was trying to build a platform but not satisfied with the result. I will try your suggestion. Do you think the wire ramp is ok, or could his claws get caught?
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    Just finished George's new home!

    I am a relatively new mom to our first Russian tortoise, George. He was given to us in October, and we don't have much background info on him. I've been following this forum to gain as much knowledge as I can! I recently acquired an old jewelry display case and decided to turn it into George's...
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    Painting tortoise enclosure

    I am currently turning an old jewelry display case into a 2-story home for our Russian tortoise, George. I sanded off all the old paint and have painted the inside with an outdoor paint because of the humidity level. I do have polyurethane to seal it with, but I am wondering if it actually needs...
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    Mother to an amazing 12 year-old son, his dog, 3 cats, box turtle, and most recent Russian...

    Mother to an amazing 12 year-old son, his dog, 3 cats, box turtle, and most recent Russian tortoise. (Also wife of a very tolerant husband!)
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