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    Rescued Sulcata Pyramiding Help

    My gosh. . . I wonder what caused her o grow so crooked. As to the other one, as a temporary measure you can wrap a strip of duct tape around...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM in forum: Sulcata tortoises
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    Huge rock impaction TT-TT

    The mineral oil coats the inside of the digestive tract, making it easier for the stones to slip past and out. Once they start passing the rocks...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:24 AM in forum: Sulcata tortoises
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    Aspiring tortoise owner

    Hi Lola and welcome! I second Chris at hermannihaven.com Another good breeder is Gary Bright - @GBtortoises
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:19 AM in forum: Introductions
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    Redfoot desperately wants out of enclosure

    The reason he's so desperate to get out is because he has in the past. Now he knows there's more to the world than what's inside his four walls...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:15 AM in forum: Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises
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    Tortoise ate dog poop

    Go out with your dog when he goes out to do his business and pick it up as soon as it is deposited. Some parasites are species specific and some...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:12 AM in forum: Marginated tortoises
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    "Do nothing" days. . . my favorite kind.
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:09 AM in forum: Personal Promotion
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    Huge rock impaction TT-TT

    Please understand, I operated a turtle and tortoise rescue for 20 years or so. I took in all manner of sick and injured turtles and tortoises....
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:07 AM in forum: Sulcata tortoises
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    Pre travel feast

    Sengo is still doing well, and still growing smoothly, but He's losing that pretty white part of the carapace: [ATTACH] The babies originally...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:04 AM in forum: General Tortoise Discussion
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    Meet Carl the Red Foot!

    Hi Gabby, and welcome!
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 7:15 AM in forum: Introductions
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    Ah, Sunday! Laundry and plant watering. Oh joy!
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 6:47 AM in forum: Personal Promotion
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    Huge rock impaction TT-TT

    Don't waste your time. Mineral oil in the bath will do nothing to help the tortoise.
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 18, 2019 at 6:40 AM in forum: Sulcata tortoises
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    Huge rock impaction TT-TT

    All of those rocks should pass. Feed the tortoise wet food like cucumber, watermelon, aloe, etc. If you feel more comfortable going with the...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:35 PM in forum: Sulcata tortoises
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    Good night all. I hope you all had a Satisfactory day!
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:24 PM in forum: Personal Promotion
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    Site not allowing me to pay for platinum membership

    I've set the admin a email for you
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 17, 2019 at 12:06 PM in forum: Site Help and Feedback
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    Thank you, that was very helpful. I had been to that screen but couldn't see what would help. My settings screen doesn't look exactly like your...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Aug 17, 2019 at 10:20 AM in forum: Personal Promotion