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    Growlite coir mix safe?

    Oh that's good to hear. I didn't put it in yet just in case but now I think I will. Thank you!!
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    Growlite coir mix safe?

    I think I bought the wrong coconut coir to add to my tortoise's enclosure. Is anyone familiar with Tierra Garden Haxnick's Growlite Standard Coir Mix? It says "standard coir mix", and only mentions coir pith, fibers, and chips, but it doesn't say it's organic and it is worrying me that since it...
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    Trying to decide between two enclosure companies

    Thank you for the suggestions!
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    Pics of ramps people have built? Ideas of other ways of bridging two tier enclosures?

    I've seen folks talk about giving their tortoises more space by making a second level in their enclosure with a ramp. I also saw advice from a really old thread on here from 2012 around making the grade of the ramp follow a 1:4 rule (for every 1-foot rise, do a 4-foot run; something like that)...
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    Trying to decide between two enclosure companies

    My Russian tortoise is almost 5 years old. Sounds like narrow isn't horrible, though of course I get it that more space is always better, but as I've got limited space to work with and no outdoor space to work with, being I live in an apartment in a city, I'll just do the best I can. Think...
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    Trying to decide between two enclosure companies

    So this post might make more sense in some ways in the Enclosures forum, but since my tort is a Russian, and a smaller size than other breeds, sticking with this forum for now. I'm finally ready to upgrade Shelly's home, which is indoors in our 1br apartment, and is currently a 4' long x 2'...
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    Apex Reptile Enclosure

    @zaada did you end up buying one of the Apex Cages? I'm also looking for L-shaped enclosures. Can't tell if Mark's can do that - which, if they could, would work for me since I'm out on the west coast like he is and could maaaaaybe pick up in person - but I also came across the Apex...
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    Smart Tortoise Enclosure, even better than anticipated!

    I couldn't tell from Mark's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SmartTortoiseKeeper if his can be assembled in an L shape. Do any of you with enclosures from him have L-shaped enclosures? If so, could you share pics? 😃😃😃
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    Any safe treats after a day at the vet?

    They checked white blood cell and red blood cell counts. They also checked the following things: calcium phosphorus magnesium total protein muscle enzyme CPK liver/tissue enzyme SGOT bile acids triglycerides glucose BUN uric acid He for a while now has had this habit of eating really well for...
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    Any safe treats after a day at the vet?

    Thank you folks for the ideas and input! ♥️
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    Any safe treats after a day at the vet?

    My male Russian tortoise, who's 4 now, went to a new vet today for his annual checkup and bloodwork and fecal check and all that stuff. The vet is the closest vet with a good history of treating tortoises and is an hour away from where we live, so my Shelly had a long day, and the bloodwork...
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    Comment by 'Mons' in media 'Slate hide'

    I like how you're using multiple slate rocks on the right side to make a raised space with a slope going up to it. It looks like big rocks keep things stable. Is there anything else that prevents your tort from moving things around? Can he/she fit underneath it too? Also, what size is your...
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    Tortoise back/shell scratchers?

    I think I saw a post like this on here from a while back and like the idea. Has anyone made a back scratcher set-up for their tortoises? If so, could you share any of the following pointers? pics? tips on best way to make one where to get stuff from (hardware store, presumably?) if certain...
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    Comment by 'Mons' in media 'Snapchat-699274329.jpg'

    Did you make that wooden roof hide behind your tortoise, or buy it somewhere? It's really cool.
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    Oldest Russian tortoise in here? Longest roomate?

    I've seen some threads along these lines, but most are old or closed, so I thought I'd start a new one. I'm curious how old your Russian tortoises are, for those of you who have had them a while. Also curious how long you've lived with them, and if any of them have been passed down to you from...
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