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The plastron around the tail is wider spread out on a male to allow for the larger tail, more of a spread out V whereas the female is a pretty prominent U shape, because they have a smaller tail. Also one of these days you will see the phallus most likely when you are soaking him. Also adult...

I believe that is a male

It looks good. Couple of things though. Are you able to get the terracotta saucers flush with the substrate? It makes it easier for them to get in and out. And a tip to help keep Sprout active put something in the middle of the enclosure to block line of site to the other side of enclosure. They...

In short you are slowly drowning them. And or increasing the risk for respiratory infection. They don't have the capability to process and deal with the microscopic water droplets from a mister.

I would switch from misting to more of a under substrate irrigation system. The tiny water droplets from misting is not good for them.

Shell yeah he's cute!

Yes, I use this stuff. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lexel-5-fl-oz-Clear-Paintable-Solvent-Caulk/1000619621

You want to have everything inside if possible. The heat lamp on the outside of the enclosure acts as a chimney and pulls the heat and humidity out. Aside from sealing up the top that should work pretty well.

That is wonderful news, and thank you. I travel for work a lot so I want to keep a close eye on Mojo and make it easier for my wife to care for him when I'm not home.

That humidity is still to low. I believe even in Florida the baby tortoises should be in a closed chamber enclosure to help with proper shell growth and to prevent respiratory infections.

I believe that's a male

We hope that this unfortunately event doesn't prevent you from trying again. They really are magnificent creatures.

Get some uv sticky traps and plug them in where they hang out the most.

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