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  1. Tim Carlisle

    Just thought I'd share this.

    I was rather proud! 😆
  2. Tim Carlisle

    Solar Eclipse

    Anyone in the solar eclipse "hot zone" planning on observing how it affects your torts? I'd be curious to hear everyone's observations. I'll be keeping a close eye on Ghost and watch for any anomalies. I was reading that during a previous eclipse, Galapagos torts at a zoo started mating.
  3. Tim Carlisle

    Murphy's oil soap?

    I hope this isn't too dumb a question, but I want to do a deep cleaning on Ghost's outdoor house this spring. Is Murphy's oil soap safe to use around him?
  4. Tim Carlisle

    Virtual vets

    Anyone had experience with virtual vets? I see quite a few people with limited or no access to a tortoise vet. Wondering if such a service would be worth it?
  5. Tim Carlisle

    Sorghum grass / Sudan grass

    Anyone know if sorghum/Sudan grass/hay is safe for tortoises? Info during a Google search is all over the map! I've never heard of it until today when someone brought it up to me.
  6. Tim Carlisle

    PM Layer Crumbles experiment

    Received my 32 oz. bag of Purina Mills Layer Crumbles as well as 4 oz. dried hibiscus leaves yesterday from Kapidolofarms.com. William Espenshade was kind enough to include a sample pack of rooibos as well (not pictured). I made a 1 cup serving of Repashy Grassland Grazer mixed with 2 heaping...
  7. Tim Carlisle

    Intermittent TFO connection issues?

    Probably not the right spot to ask this, but over the past week or so I've noticed some short-term connection issues to TFO. Usually only lasts 30 seconds up to a few minutes. I've attempted from multiple IP's as well as different browsers. Latest was from earlier this afternoon. Is there...
  8. Tim Carlisle

    Happy 6th Birthday Ghost!

  9. Tim Carlisle

    Expanding Ghost's area

    He's not waiting around for me to finish though 😞 https://www.facebook.com/groups/413020268896983/permalink/2255141401351518/?mibextid=Nif5oz
  10. Tim Carlisle

    Tortoise veterinary books

    I'm finding myself more and more interested in chelonian anatomy / medicine / rehabilitation. Not because I'm interested in being a vet or anything, it's just a genuine curiosity I have. Can anyone recommend any worthwhile books on the subject? TIA!
  11. Tim Carlisle

    UVB Meters

    My Solarmeter 6.2 is on the frits and needs to be replaced. I primarily using it to determine bulb efficiency. I was looking into the 6.5r model as well to measure D3 synthesis. Are there any models out there that can reliably accomplish both? I read that Solarmeter recommends purchasing both...
  12. Tim Carlisle

    Ghost is 5 years old today.

    53 lbs and looking like a champ!
  13. Tim Carlisle

    Anyone raise tarantulas?

    Serious question I have here. I've been moderately arachnophobic for as long as I can remember. Would it be considered cruel if I bought a T for therapy?
  14. Tim Carlisle

    Progress with the pond

    Been working a little on Ghost's pond. Ordered $400 worth of Rock on a Roll to hide the liner. Anxious to see the finished product!
  15. Tim Carlisle

    The "essence" of torting

    Sometimes you just gotta kick back and enjoy them. :)
  16. Tim Carlisle

    Gotta love their resilience

  17. Tim Carlisle

    Bok choy blooms safe to feed?

    I have a bunch of bok choy growing in my greenhouse and noticed a couple of them started sprouting little yellow flowers. I never even knew the dang things could bloom! Are they safe to throw in with my sulcatas greens?
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