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  1. Jschmid33

    New enclosure for redfoot done

    After a long process the new enclosure is finally built. On top of my wood working skills not at a pro level was in the process of buying a house. Pretty proud of it! Had to build it modular so it could be transported into room and then assembled like legos in a sense. 5 foot by 3 foot is the...
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    Mounting lighting to closed chamber?

    hey guys need some ideas! I am finishing up a new closed chamber enclosure for my redfoot tortoise. I have an idea sorted out for my CHE with my thermostat but can’t seem to find anything to mount my 18 inch uv bulb to the top on the inside. Any advice would be great. I was looking into the...
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    Center of scutes white yearling redfoot

    hey guys I have my lovely redfoot who is just a little over a year old. In the center of her scutes when her shell is dry has almost like hard water spots. New growth is nice and dark. She acts normall like a young tortoise does. In her hide, out every now and then to raise body temp, healthy...
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    New enclosure for redfoot, best substrate?

    im sure this topic has been gone over 1000 times but I am building a closed chamber enclosure for my yearling redfoot. What is the best substrate? I am leaning towards coco coir but I have heard it’s extremly messy and sticks to the tortoise. I really enjoy her colors and would be upsetting to...
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    New to forum

    Hello everyone, Last year after Black Friday I adopted a hatchling redfoot tortoise. Her name is Finn (guessing her with flat bottom shell and small tail). I just moved into a house and am going to be finally upgrading into a custom 3 foot wide by 6 foot long enclosure. Attached are images of...
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