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They are still in the ground now. Hi there! Tomorrow is 2 weeks since they hatched and the incubator is now at the perfect temp and... -
Tom replied to the thread Advice on what type of enclosure is better.You will always be able to keep yours indoors. I keep species that get too big for any indoor enclosure. My climate makes this easy for...
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Tom replied to the thread Help! Eggs just arrived!.You "can" leave them in the ground, but since Testudo eggs don't diapause, I'm not sure there is any "benefit" to leaving them. It...
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Tom replied to the thread When can I feed nursery planf.What she said. Plants take several months. Trees can take up to a year, depending on their size and how much poison they've absorbed...
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Trying to get my temps up…I’ll be back for more questions…guaranteed!
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Tom replied to the thread Infection?? sulcata.After a soak, try to remove that stuff with a soft bristle toothbrush or a Q tip. If it doesn't easily wipe off, it's probably shedding...
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Tom replied to the thread Advice on what type of enclosure is better.An 8x4 foot is the minimum I'd recommend for an adult greek tortoise. This works best if they also have a large outdoor enclosure to...
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I have 3 extremely high prey drive dogs (whippets), they regularly kill squirrels, birds and snakes in the yard. My solution is never...
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Tom replied to the thread Help! Eggs just arrived!.Good guess! You are very perceptive. :)
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Tom replied to the thread Does my turtle want to mate?.Why are you letting the turtle out loose on the floor? It should not have access to the carpet or the floor.
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Tom replied to the thread Correct UVB for Western Hermanns.I've never tried that, but it might work. You'd need a meter to verify and be sure of how much UVB is reaching the tortoise.
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Tom replied to the thread Growth Input.16 inches is too close for a 12% bulb, so its way too close for a 14%. The normal recommendation for 12% bulbs is 18-20 inches from the...
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Tom replied to the thread Growth Input.That is likely your problem. Spot bulbs should not be used. They focus too much desiccating IR-A into too small of an area. You need a...
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Tom replied to the thread High prey drive dog and sulcata.You've made a mistake. Introducing the dogs to the tortoises is the wrong way to go. I say this because I have personally seen it fail...
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Tom replied to the thread High prey drive dog and sulcata.The simple answer is to always keep them separate, and each animal should have its own dedicated area that is not shared. That is the...
