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    Desert Tortoise shell

    (Smiling) Trust me I'm trying to leave it alone. She's fine,... But what if? I should take a picture,... Is it bigger today,... She'll be okay,... I just don't want,... How about,... I should take a picture of it today,... I'm not going to worry about it,... It looks like its getting...
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    Desert Tortoise shell

    Good morning. Yes, it is perfectly round. I sent a sample to the lab and it came back inconclusive. I didn't want to continue to scrape (pick) at it and cause additional damage. (Not to mention she's my heart. The hospital really stresses her out.) Using any type of antifungal cream would be a...
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    Desert Tortoise shell

    Tortoise Forum help me out. I have a 13 year old female DT. She came out of hibernation with a peculiar spot on one of her scutes. It's the size of a sharpie dot and dark in color (black). No other charactistic signs. Her behavior and personality have been completely her norm. Except I think...
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    Wondering how to post

    @daniellenc. Smarter than the average bear.
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    How To Weigh A Large Tortoise

    Yvonne, your tortoise is beautiful. 😍 I am so impressed by him. What is his name?
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    Washing substrate

    @Tom. Thank you kind sir. I will head out tomorrow. Prayerfully this works. I feel for those who found bugs in their substrate. I'd be so upset. Change, yuck. There is a member on here that says he doesn't change his substrate at all. That would make me nervous. I want to see the entire enclose...
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    Washing substrate

    @Tom. Santa Clarita! Thank you. Are you speaking of Ace Hardware? Or where do I go to purchase?
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    Washing substrate

    @Sarah2020. Thank you for the options. I'm looking for a place that actually carries this brand. 👍🏽 Have you heard any information about washing Coconut Bark substrate?
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    Washing substrate

    Yes, thank you Sarah2020. I did mention that my supply is no longer available. 😐
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    Washing substrate

    Is the energy from your question steming from you disagreeing with the act of washing substrate? I am aware of there being alternatives to Coconut Bark substrate, although it's the one that hasn't caused any issues for me and my tortoises. At times I have mixed in Orchard Bark. Fine grade, not...
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    Washing substrate

    Does anyone actually wash their substrate and reuse it. (Found online) Washing coconut fibers with boiling water, vinagar and baking soda (after removing poop) and letting completely dry, then ready to be reused and placed in enclosure. 🧐 Is this a safe method for my very young Sulcata? The...
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