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Recent Content by Yvonne G

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    So with grass...

    He's too big to be living in that enclosure. He needs much more space to be able to move around. Tortoises need exercise/walking in order to...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:25 AM in forum: Leopard tortoises
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    Leopard urates excretion

    Mucousy poo sometimes means they have a flagellate infestation, and that can be taken care of by dosing with Flagyl. But before you worry about...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:23 AM in forum: Leopard tortoises
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    Muddy Saturday

    You sure do have some pretty tortoises!
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 23, 2019 at 7:40 AM in forum: Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises
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    A Quick & Easy Light Stand

    You don't really need a light stand in a closed chamber. You hang the lights from the ceiling. And to adjust the height of the light on my stand...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:54 AM in forum: Tortoise Enclosure Lighting
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    So with grass...

    You have a leopard sulcata? Hm. . . interesting. I would plant that in a pot and keep the pot in BRIGHT light, only clipping off the tips to feed.
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:51 PM in forum: Leopard tortoises
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    Hello

    Welcome to the Forum, Smitraj!
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:50 PM in forum: Leopard tortoises
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    I had to look up the patoo on google. Interesting bird. It eats insects at night. Strange looking creature, but I really like it!
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:47 PM in forum: Personal Promotion
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    We have a fun thing going on in the "regional" section. I think it would be nice to see all of you on the map too. Go here and read the...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:45 PM in forum: Personal Promotion
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    Leopard Tortoise with crooked nails, nonactive, not eating

    I think the nails might be your first indication that the tortoise isn't getting enough calcium and vitamin d3 (UVB). I've seen that a lot with...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:39 PM in forum: Advanced Tortoise Topics
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    Plant ID please - las vegas, nv

    Interesting. I looked up Baccharis and found coyote bush. Seems indians used to make tea out of it to help relieve poison oak rash. I don't...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:31 PM in forum: Plant Identification
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    Reptile Prime

    I don't like coco coir because of the strings, and looking at the picture of the Reptile Prime, it has way more strings than regular coco coir. I...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:53 AM in forum: Tortoise Enclosure Substrate
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    Google Map of the TFO membership and tortoise population

    Ah. . . I see.
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:50 AM in forum: Regional Topics & Requests
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    Hey everyone :)

    Welcome to the Forum, Celina. @Bee62 is also in Germany.
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:45 AM in forum: Introductions
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    Too true! Each pod (and there are thousands on one tree) contains about 6 seeds and every single one of them sprouts. I have mimosa trees coming...
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:38 AM in forum: Personal Promotion
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    COLD DARK ROOM

    Owls are my favorite bird.
    Post by: Yvonne G, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:37 AM in forum: Personal Promotion