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    A whole bunch of Wannabe questions

    The outdoor fenced area is about 100x250. The goal would be for open roaming during summer, when they're large enough! We were thinking of starting in a smaller "corral", and enlarging it as the tortoise grew.
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    A whole bunch of Wannabe questions

    So... now I'm going to second guess the gpp vs gpb! And I'd read the forum post where you had mentioned the aggression in the males versus the females, which is another reason why I was thinking more of a female. But with a hatchling, I won't know the gender for some time! I greatly worry...
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    A whole bunch of Wannabe questions

    For sure they would never be alone with the tortoise - they're not even allowed outside alone with each other! They're also not allowed out in the "big" yard unsupervised. We have 2 greyhounds and 1 galgo with thin skin and a need for speed, 1 jerky Great Dane, 1 handicapped Great Dane, and a...
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    A whole bunch of Wannabe questions

    @Riley ann - thanks! I have a friend with two males, and there's been a few times she's mentioned rehoming the second one because the boys don't always get along! Again, I know it's totally projecting, but I can't help but think there's got to be some boredom involved, and maybe a friend...
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    A whole bunch of Wannabe questions

    We're on the slowest path ever to bringing home a leopard tortoise, so it's time to start asking questions instead of just reading! I live in northern IL. I've been interested in having a pet tortoise for a few years, starting really looking into it about 6 months ago, and now think we're...
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    Building your own Expanded PVC Enclosed Chamber – For Beginners

    Couple of questions about this chamber. 1) How sturdy is it? Like, could it be moved after being built? 2) How expandable is it? If we build one 4' long chamber for one small (growing) tort, and need to add on the next year - is that possible, or is it just better to build big? Basically...
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    Cold weather & Sulcata: inside or out and general Newbie questions

    I've thought about the whole "moving up and downstairs", and thought I might be able to resolve that by using a pet stretcher. We have a 190 pound special needs Great Dane - so we need to get one anyways! But it's true - it might not be the easiest thing to continue doing when we're 70. Do...
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    Cold weather & Sulcata: inside or out and general Newbie questions

    So, I'm a wannabe tortoise owner. I've been a wannabe for a few years. It all started when I met my friend's Leopard tortoise about 10 years ago. I live in Northern Illinois, and I've never had a tortoise. I am well versed in the world of dogs, cats, rodents, etc., but this is my first foray...
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