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There's a massive spectrum of soil types and folks' experiences keeping tortoises outdoors will be shaped by their local geography /... -
Tom replied to the thread recommended basking light?.My best answer is probably. Your 45 watt bulb for a smaller tortoise is probably fine. Personally I'd rather use the 65 watt and dial it...
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Thanks everyone! I was able to remove some substrate from below the slate basking rock which brought the temp down to 96 degrees...
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Hi Tom, I have no personal experience with this phenomenon, nor any idea how common it may be. I cannot answer your other questions. I...
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Tom replied to the thread Help with over heating basking light.Rheostat. https://www.amazon.com/REPTITRIP-Reptile-Thermostat-Temperature-Controller/dp/B0CMTN1CDC/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
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Tom replied to the thread The actual difference in care between a Russian and East Hermann's tortoise.I agree with Fluffy. People do tend to keep Russian tortoises drier and less hydrated because of misunderstood assumptions of how they...
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Tom replied to the thread Vet recommended spaying.Mr. Z, in all my years, I've never encountered this problem. Is it common? All of my adult females have always had a male for breeding...
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Tom replied to the thread Outdoor time for a yearling.The parasol is a great idea for shade. Just be sure to mount it securely so that it can't be blown away or knocked over and leave your...
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Tom replied to the thread Help with sick sulcata.Agreed. That is why I won't let them take my animals to the back without me. Same with my child. People can't be trusted. Ignorance and...
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Tom replied to the thread Backyard dirt has rocks.Usually, rocks in the native dirt are not a problem. Can we see a picture?
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Tom replied to the thread Weird hole in shell Sulcata.In additional to the hole, this tortoise has been in the wrong conditions and started poorly. Soak him every day for the next couple of...
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Tom replied to the thread ISO Russian Tortoise.Contact: @TylerStewart @Carol S @biochemnerd808 @HoosierTorts
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Tom replied to the thread Help with sick sulcata.I just read the whole thread. It sounds like you were doing everything right, and I don't see an obvious cause of your problem. My best...
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What does his stool look like? Is it wet or is it dry? If he is dehydrated, he will not want to eat, will be lethargic and want to stay...
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Tom replied to the thread Do marginateds grow... differently?.354 is small for for three years old. MBD occurs when there is not enough calcium available for bone growth and bodily maintenance. If...
