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    4 year old cherry head tortoise transfer from Texas to California

    Hi all, I have a 4 year old Red Foot Cherry Head that I need to move out to California to enjoy a larger habitat at my brother's house. What is the best, safest and most affordable way to do this legally while maintaining the health of my pet? It is approx. 10" long 6.0" wide by 5.0" tall and...
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    3 year Old Red footed Cherry Head Tortoise odd behavior

    Yes he’s got all of that 2 well covered shelters and a few plants to hide under. Thanks
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    3 year Old Red footed Cherry Head Tortoise odd behavior

    Ok thank you that’s reassuring to know! My tortoise does the rapid pace walk too I was wondering if it was an anxiety or stress behavior. In my view he has an awesome enclosure but to him it might be stressful??? Well thank you again for your help!
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    3 year Old Red footed Cherry Head Tortoise odd behavior

    Thank you for your insight I will check for all those things today!
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    3 year Old Red footed Cherry Head Tortoise odd behavior

    My 3 year old cherry head tortoise has been exhibiting odd behavior and I was wondering if it's normal or something wrong with him his diet or his enclosure. His head moves abruptly and quickly, in almost a snapping motion, from the left to the right repeatedly and he walks around in circles as...
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    Procedure for shipping a 2 year old Red foot tortoise

    Never knew such a thing existed, thanks Alex!
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    Procedure for shipping a 2 year old Red foot tortoise

    Hi all, I have a 2 year old red footed tortoise I want to ship out to my brother in California and don't know the steps to take tomake sure he ships safe and humanly I also don't know the best carrier to ship him by. If anyone can help suggest I would GREATLY appreciate it! Regards Jeff
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    My Baby Red

    About a month ago I received a 4 week old Cherry Head. I have a half of a flower pot for him to hang out in and coconut husk substrate with a mix of sphagnum to hold a bit of moisture within the flower pot, about 48% and a temp of 70 deg F. The UVB tube is fluorescent and new. He has a heating...
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