Recent content by SaraT

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    Let's talk about poop baby.....

    This may be a good solution.....
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    Let's talk about poop baby.....

    The door is down a flight of stairs......not exactly the best place. I am also in Chicago...and not sure everyone would appreciate a poop pile outside, it's a high traffic area :)
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    Ideas for cleanup crews in substrate

    I am in the process of doing this now. I would also recommend https://www.thebiodude.com/ he was recommended for his knowledge with the bioactive substrates. I am doing a mix of spring tails, isopods but also some bacteria to help. I may also put works near some of the planted areas. The...
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    Let's talk about poop baby.....

    I was wondering if anyone had good advice for what they do for indoor enclosures and poop disposal. I clean up whatever I can in the substrate but the constant poop they have in the bowl caused some plumbing issues last year. Has anyone found a good way to help break down the waste before...
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    First time eggs

    I have had a pair of red foots from a rescue for about a year. They regularly mate but this is the first time I have had the female produce eggs. Ordered an incubator stat, but any advice to get us through the next 24-48 hours before we are officially set up?
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    Midwest Outdoor Enclosures

    I'm just outside Chicago and will be moving my red foots out doors during the days when it warms up a little. I've seen lots of ideas on here for helping to secure from critters. I'm going to do a night box inside for them. Since they're pretty big just wondering if people find a mix of...
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    Building Tortoise Table - need input

    Thanks, we figured we can easily do a 10x5 in the space. They also have a 600 sq ft classroom to wander. Do you still use that website. I see there is a referral and would be happy to use your info since you have been the most helpful on here!
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    Building Tortoise Table - need input

    Although I understand your concern I'm working with 13/14 year old students, not young children. Also as a working person I spend 10 waking hours a day at my job. Between commuting, cooking, kids, taking care of our house my home would not afford me nearly the same amount of time to focus on...
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    Building Tortoise Table - need input

    Thank you! Love the idea of making it bioactive. Such a smart way to create a better ecosytem and teach a little more in the process! Thank you so much!
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    Building Tortoise Table - need input

    Thanks! We are definitely going to go BIG! The kids are researching a lot about habitats conditions etc...right now. I'm wondering if we need an additional water source other than our large saucer. I'm worried that it will get too dirty. Any ideas about helping curtail tortoise smell? I...
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    Building Tortoise Table - need input

    We are building a tortoise table as part of an enrichment project at our school. We have 2 red-footed tortoises that are approximately 35 years old. We will be researching to make it as naturalistic as possible. Just wondering if anyone had an approximate idea of costs for the project so I can...
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    New Member - Chicago

    Hi! My name is Sara and I am going to be adopting my first red-footed tortoise on Sunday. I am super excited but also nervous because this is the first tortoise I will be caring for. I am really excited to be working with a great rescue organization and looking forward to helping teach the...
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