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    What is she doing? Hiccups?

    Hey friends! It's been a little while since I've posted or looked through here... its been a busy time in life. With that said, what the dump is Pumpkin doing? She makes this noise sometimes, I just dobt know what it is. I know they make noises sometimes, is it just because she's getting...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    I appreciate that, thank you! Tom linked me to Mark and he sent me some info, I will also look at AP and the other member you mentioned as well. I have been spending a ton of time looking at ways to do what I can until I can get what works best since it appears delivery times are pretty long...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    @wellington would you be willing to message me? I have an idea but I need to talk it out with someone
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    2020 has absolutely been an incredibly difficult year for so many, I work with a good lot of them trying to help them manage and cope in healthier ways. I am sorry to hear about everything you've had to deal with, but absolutely, focusing on gratitude is one of the best things you can do. 1...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    So as far as the enclosure is concerned, either attempt to upgrade mine, or build my own from scratch? Those are my two options?
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    I try not to personalize, it truly is just a lot of information to take in. I'm also a full time single mother and a social worker for those in recovery for mental health and addiction. So I put in a lot of hours at work then come home and do everything for my kid and Pumpkin, then spend hours...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    I am actually incredibly handy, before getting this enclosure I actually designed one to build, so this could be helpful too! I appreciate your help!
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    So from your thread, the only enclosure for them at this stage is one that is made by us? Fully enclosed, not to be interacted with? What are the full plans for such a thing? Where does the air flow come from? There aren't any that can be purchased? The whole "if you don't have room" or can't...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    I was just about to go pick it up, so I guess I won't do that. So, I guess I'll keep using the one I have, or get an additional one as well? The type of enclosure I have allows me to hang a light from the top and I don't know when one i should put there?
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    I have read that, multiple times, and done everything I can from it. That photo is from right after my daughter and best friend surprisingly brought her home from the local 'Exotic Reptile' store. The video consult with the vet said overall she looks okay but needs better care so I've been doing...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    Okay, if I were to cover the whole chamber, how would the lighting / heating work? And air circulation? The heat won't be able to go through the plexiglass, so it would have to be inside of it, right? So then the other poster saying the T8 could be at closer range but the T5 would be best at...
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    Lighting- So much conflicting info!!

    Hello all! New sulcata momma here (obviously), I have been doing as much as I can to make sure our new baby Pumpkin has everything she (?) needs to be healthy and happy. I've worked out her diet, routine, substrate, and gotten her an enclosure that is entirely too big for her now but hopefully...
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    The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise

    Hello! Thank you so much for all of this information, I have a good amount of adjustments to make but overall I think I'm doing pretty well! I am a new sulcata mom and I was wondering around what age they are typically expected to be living outside? I live in the midwest (Ohio) and its not...
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