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    Russian Tortoise is sick

    Not sure how to directly quote, but I'll make do. TaraMaiden: I am not a vet. The reason I asked is because the advice that Wellington is desperate me to discard is from a vet. Gives his random internet persona more gravitas if he was though, wouldn't it? As for my experience, I'm at 14+ with...
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    Russian Tortoise is sick

    Are you a veterinarian?
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    Russian Tortoise is sick

    I live in Canada, in downtown, on the third floor of an apartment. That is a no go.
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    Russian Tortoise is sick

    Oh it's a huge tank. Thing takes like 3 people to move. Not really a worry for enough space and I think when we move in September or October he could end up with his own human-sized bedroom (that's the plan right now, anyways.) I do like the glass walls because he has a history of going...
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    Russian Tortoise is sick

    I have had my male Russian tortoise for around 14 years. He was about 5 when I got him, so he's somewhere around 20. In that time, he does try to brumate but I don't change the day/night cycle etc. He just kinda slows eating and sleeps more for a few months, no biggie. The basking temps are...
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