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    What type of tortoise do I have?

    I absolutely loved having her as a guest! Thank you to everyone for your care tips!
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    What type of tortoise do I have?

    She actually has a pretty large enclosure in the classroom and is allowed to wander loose in the class - it's a very large classroom and I think she gets access to the outdoor area and kids' garden, too. It's probably not the optimal care situation, but I think she's well-loved. Again, I'd love...
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    What type of tortoise do I have?

    She came home with a glass "travel" tank that's about 3 feet long and a foot across. It's got a sandy material at the bottom. She also came with a red heat lamp. I've been letting her sleep in her tank with the light off - I wrapped a few blankets around the outside and placed it on a carpeted...
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    What type of tortoise do I have?

    Thank you everyone for all of the help! I want to make sure she’s well taken care of in my short time with her, plus I want to return her with a better set of instructions for the next parent who takes her for a weekend or break. I gave her a warm water soak today and I think she really enjoyed...
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    What type of tortoise do I have?

    We’re taking care of my son’s class pet for 3 weeks over winter break. I want to make sure we’re taking good care of her, but she came with a surprisingly small amount of supplies and instructions. It looks as if care instructions can vary by type. I know that she is 17 years old, but I don’t...
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