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    Soft shell.. I think

    My two baby leopards ( less than 2 mo) were not doing well. I recently followed a lot of the advice here - got rid of Spiral uV , provided heat / humidity, and changes substrate. They seem to be better , at least 1 is but now both of their shells feel really really soft. I read babies have...
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    Update! I got rid of the UV light, got some orchid bark, and started soaking them 2x daily and one of the torts looks fully recovered. Eating, drinking and alert with eyes open. The other one is a little better but eyes are still mostly closed. Today I saw the bigger one trying to attack the...
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    Ok great. From what I’m reading I think it’s possible the spiral uvb light has burned their eyes. I will get the CHE tomorrow hopefully I can find one in stock. What about the “daytime heat lamp” bulbs safe for daytime? Or can you just use the CHE and natural light ? Thank you so much for...
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    Thank you ?
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    The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

    Reading all this has me a little overwhelmed. I see how I can redesign my enclosure or get a new one with the specifications mentioned for indoors. But I live in Las Vegas, is it even possible to house them outside eventually with the harsh dry climate? It’s obviously dry with very hot...
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    Also, what’s the best way to provide night heat?
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    They’re not supposed to get vitamin or antibiotics shots?
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    Just used a forehead thermometer near them and it said 95.9 not sure how accurate that is though. The substrate is “ Forrest floor” one. Pet store said they were good in pairs ?‍♀️
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    I don’t know temps. Feels warm. I’ve been covering it at night to keep it warm
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    They were more active the first few days but still didn’t really open eyes.
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    Tort won't eat anything

    Is he opening his eyes? Mine are like that and don't open their eyes, not eating and lethargic. (I have 2 leopard torts) I'm trying to figure out what is wrong with them. Vet said possible respiratory infection or vitamin deficiency...
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    Help! 2 sick Leopard Tortoises

    Hello! I just got 2 baby Leopard tortoises 8 days ago. They are about 1 month to 6 weeks old. Since I got them they barely open their eyes. After a few days I asked the pet store if this was normal and they assured me it was. In the next several days they stopped eating, became lethargic...
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