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    Lost Golden

    Try digging very carefully around the roots of plants too,this is a place they usually prefer to dig down.Check in and around any pots,look for disturbed soil areas too.
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    Cuttle fish addict!

    Hi Larrah, Are you aware that woodchip is toxic to torts?
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    Please help

    Mmmmm,cabbages and other leafy veg,similar to this,are members of the Brassica family,one to avoid.Carrots are a natural wormer,along with pumpkin,would definately avoid these too. Julie
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    Please help

    Can i also just say,that you dont know what other torts this Russian has come across while being captured.You wont be able to release him as you will be putting the other wild torts at risk,possibly through contamination.If you have been allowing the tort to roam on areas where a sick animal has...
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    Please help

    Hi, Forget the carrots and forget the dried food too.I think the kindest thing to do would be to re-home him to someone who can provide outdoor living areas.Russian torts are a burrowing species so a table top enclosure isnt really a good idea if hes farely big.He will get stressed out at not...
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    Tortoise toenails

    Hi, I would definately use pieces of slate to keep your torts nails short,more naturally.I would however,remove the bark as it harbors mould spores and can cause respiratory problems. Julie
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    Hibernation question

    Hi Nadine, I would use a plastic storage box as Russians can take a few days to settle down into hibernation and can scratch their way out of cardboard boxes.I use Hemp/Auboise in my hibernation boxes,but you can also use 50/50 mix of untreated garden soil and *childrens* playsand.
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    Upper Respiratory Tract Disease

    Worth pointing out here that some species of torts have been known to react badly to Baytril,its also been know to cause slow growth rates.
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    Hibernation question

    Sorry,you are incorrect T-P.Leopard torts do not hibernate! Julie
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    Hibernation question

    Hi Nadine, I have never used the box method,i use the fridge.With you having Russian torts,I've heard people say that they take a little longer than med species to settle down in hibernation.You need a box,inside another box i think.You need to make sure you have a temperature of about 5...
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    Where's everyone from?

    Im from Shropshire UK. Julie
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    California Fires

    Just hope that you all take care of yourselves,fingers crossed that things will improve for you all soon. Julie
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    Off topic,but would you like to help?

    Yes i can run,i work in security! All details are on the link on my above post,we are now just over half way of our target.:) Julie
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    up date on boa

    Snakes are not my thing,i know nothing at all about them.I have a Chilean rose Tarantula though called Izzy!
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    up date on tortoise.

    Your tort is gorgeous,Shaun.
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    Hibernation in a hot place

    Torts in warm countries estivate,a state of dormancy similar to hibernation.I know of some members who still hibernate their torts but do it in a controlled environment of the fridge.Its important that you get the identification of species done on your tort as your torts might be a none...
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    Off topic,but would you like to help?

    Hi Everyone, Hope Josh doesnt mind me doing this,but if its not in the rules then please feel free to delete this mail,i wont take offense. On November 25th 2007,i am taking part in a sponsored walk up 'The Great Orme' which is in Llandudno,North Wales,UK.This is an 8 mile steep hill...
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    tortoise eating poop normal or not

    Hi, This is normal behaviour,they are quite resourceful.Infact,if you have a tort that has been under the weather and received veterinary treatment,rather than give a pro-biotic,a healthy torts poo does as good a job.
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    How'd you get yours?

    They are the best stories Josh.I have 12 rehomers,9 torts i purchased from breeders,and 9 Ibera hatchlings i bred myself this year.
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    Heat pads

    I agree with you T-P.My torts have ceramic tubular heaters set on a thermostat should the temps drop below 10 degrees.Heat mats can cause torts to dehydrate.Not worth the risk.
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