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    Is this soil ok to use for my russian torotise enclosure??

    parasites..take to vet..Mine had diaharra then 7 days of med..fine...Years later I havent had an issue
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    Is my tortoise constipated because of dehydration?

    humidifier was cheap..we use it too..got at wallgreens est 35 dollars
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    Is my tortoise constipated because of dehydration?

    Have you checked with vet for parasites? obstruction? With heat or uva lisghts especially important for himidity.. At least with mine a red foot, I have humidifier going all the time...
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    Parasites

    I gave happy mojo drugs to kill the parasites..twice..as they were bad when I got him from Petco..He is doing wonderful..just hard opening the beak..but reptile vet was a great coach as it can harm hearing if done wrong..might ask vet to help. advice?
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    Red Foot Itching Neck

    good advice..and there is hopefully a reptile vet available just in case it continues
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    UVB Help!

    prefer no tank..as the reflection is not good..why not a plastic sweater container until yu can find him suitable tortoise table..wood..I use the smaller uva/uva as you dont want him too hot..Is he hiding in the shade for a moderate spot? Im in the Idaho area..our weather is 30s now..and Mojo...
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    Testudo Tortoise Identification Help!!! (Question about diet and eye as well)

    Wehn I bought "happy Mojo" from Petsmart..loose stools..quickly took him to reptile vet..loaded with parasites..with med doing well; might want to get him checked out..worth the effort..Mojo has put on tortie bulk..happy healthy and known a the red foot heart throb to the girl red foots..ha ha
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    Red Foot Itching Neck

    My red foot "happy mojo" does that too occassionally. Hes around 4 yrs...I put organic unrefined extra virgin non gmo coconut oil on his neck just a little bit..and it works. Mke sure with cotton to wipe off any excess. I use it myself for dry skin too..(walgreens).Hope that helps..I think its...
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    Im s newcomer..how do I do that..today hes going to bathroom normally..and crawling on pillows...

    Im s newcomer..how do I do that..today hes going to bathroom normally..and crawling on pillows? I think of..and eating too..no more packaged greens for us.
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    Mojo my red toe tortoise..ate 3 or 4 servings of organic leafy green..got an email from...

    Mojo my red toe tortoise..ate 3 or 4 servings of organic leafy green..got an email from Albertsons..recall ie: possible ecoli? what do I do? I washed before giving to him. We moved from CA to Id..colder here so not as active, but eating less and sleeping more..please give me some advice. Thank you.
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    New lighter patches on shell.

    very short time under heat lamp..usually outdoors in shady area as its hot here in La Quinta CA ie: 100 degrees I spray and mist the area constantly..
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    +everyday I soak a small amount of pellets and mix with fruit and vegetables..remember they dont...

    +everyday I soak a small amount of pellets and mix with fruit and vegetables..remember they dont have teeth..of course mine is a red toed..and of course lots of flowers and greens to munch on throughout the day.
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    maybe you need to rehome..a happy sunshine home filled with love..Nobody needs to live in darkness

    maybe you need to rehome..a happy sunshine home filled with love..Nobody needs to live in darkness
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    white patch on head

    gone now..since I put coconut oil on it..
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