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    Arcadia wattage question

    Sorry yes I know that. What I'm more asking is it more advantageous to have a bigger/longer light?
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    Arcadia wattage question

    Hey folks, So I know for my Hermann's I need the Arcadia 12% and I do have that but I do need to replace the bulb. However I was thinking does it matter which wattage or in other words what length the light is? I know they have 3 different lengths. Does it matter? I'm just not sure what to go...
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    Personality differences between Hermann's and egyptians

    Nice. Yeah I heard Russians are supposed to be slightly shy
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    Personality differences between Hermann's and egyptians

    Are they all different species?
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    Personality differences between Hermann's and egyptians

    Personality differences between Hermann's and egyptians My current eastern Hermann's is very outgoing and walks up to you to say hi and it's very adorable. You can scratch his shell and he shakes into it and scratch his chin I may be in the market to acquire an Egyptian and I'm curious if they...
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    Western hermanns canada oddity

    No apology needed. The government sucks BIG TIME lol. I know it. But I am able to actually successfully get an Egyptian. The problem is I think I have to go with a brand new hatchling most I see are pyramided slightly. Unless they naturally are or something?
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    Western hermanns canada oddity

    I have an eastern already would like to have a western?
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    Western hermanns canada oddity

    Hello everyone, I've been doing some research lately and I cannot seem to find ONE western hermanns in Canada. The laws in Canada for tortoise imprint is only if you are a zoo or research facility. It's on the government website. But it just seems extremely odd that there is not ONE...
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    Hey are you still looking to rehome your Egyptian? I just saw you posted in February.

    Hey are you still looking to rehome your Egyptian? I just saw you posted in February.
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    Closed top enclosure

    How do you mean? I thought tortoises will stop growing at their genetic limit or whatever? But by that logic, now with the higher humidity his shell should slightly recover I imagine.
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    Closed top enclosure

    Thank you. I'm curious are these clearish edges on his scutes new growth? If so, then I guess he is still growing.
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    Closed top enclosure

    Awesome thank you. Just before your message I posted a couple more photos I just took. What's your opinion on how bad his pyramiding is and does his shell look healthy
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    Closed top enclosure

    Hey Alex, I got some much better pics for further verification. What are your thoughts on how badly pyramided
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    Closed top enclosure

    I'll keep the humidity higher to level out his pyramiding hopefully! How often do you feed? I watched a video that said every second day but I do give fresh water daily
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    Closed top enclosure

    Thank you very much! I hope he is healthy. He seems a bit small for full grown doesn't he?
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