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    Tortoise Croaking Sound? Video

    Our 8 year old male Greek Ibera started making a noise this summer and not sure what it is or why he's does it. He opens and closes his mouth when doing it and to me it sounds like a high to medium pitched croak. More like a frog than a bird. Have you ever squeezed a live fish too hard? It...
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    Which substrate is best?

    ZooMed ReptiBark
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    4' T8

    The T8 10.0 bulbs emit low levels of UVB unless they are relatively close to the tortoise, sometimes less than 6" depending on the target UVI level. At higher than 12-14" they provide almost no UVB, according to my readings. Between 6-12" they could be beneficial in providing low levels of UVB...
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    Does my tortoise recognize my voice?

    :D
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    NEW & UPDATED GREEK TORTOISE CARE GUIDE!

    Great! Thank you Chris!
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    uvb light for my greek tortoise

    You could also try finding the Zoomed Reptisun T5 10.0. It's a good tube bulb with great UVB output at the correct distance.
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    Orchid Bark

    Just get this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F9AMW6/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
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    Reflector dome needed for flood lamp?

    Get something like this, as Tom suggested, also: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A80756O/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
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    Annual lighting day

    +1 A Solarmeter 6.5 is a must if you don't already have one, especially at the commitment level you've reached. Only $200 here and it might shed some light on your setup;): http://www.reptilesupplyco.com/wholesale-reptile-tools/3159-reptile-uv-index-meter-65r-solarmeter.html
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    My new Friend, Rose (new - please advise)

    Keep in mind that UVB does not pass through glass and is greatly reduced through screen.
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    Orchid bark

    FYI: Fir and Pine are different species of trees. As mentioned, fir trees do not ooze sap or oils like pine trees and fir wood is harder than pine.
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    Signs of pyramiding? Healthy growth?

    I agree!
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    UVB lighting

    I got my Solarmeter 6.5R here for $200.00: http://www.reptilesupplyco.com/wholesale-reptile-tools/3159-reptile-uv-index-meter-65r-solarmeter.html?search_query=solar+meter&results=3 I had no problems with the vendor or transaction and you can save a little bit buying from them.
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    Care sheet update

    I'm looking forward to it!
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    Reptile Prime

    ZooMed Reptile Bark is "100% Fir Bark" and available at pet stores, Amazon etc. The chips are bigger than what the picture suggests, about thumb nail size or bigger...depending on how big your thumbs are...
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    Mazuri and Dried Herbs

    I sprinkle store bought greens with the red clover and blessed thistle from mountain rose and my tortoise readily eats it. I hope it works for you as well.
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    New Lamp Setup, Temperature ok?

    I'm not recommending that any animal should be 4" inches away from any type of UV, light or heat source but... I get readings of UVI 1.0-1.5, using a Solarmeter 6.5, on a Reptisun 10.0 T8 at 10-12 inches. And that's directly below the center of the tube, as the meter moves away from the tube...
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    New Lamp Setup, Temperature ok?

    If it is a Reptisun 10.0 T8 then it needs to be very close to the tortoise, 4-6" range. If it is a T5 10.0 then 16-22" ish will work.
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    Is high altitude safe?

    High altitude affects most animals adversely. It reduces oxygen absorption causing difficulties in breathing, dizziness and headaches, also known as altitude sickness. It also causes changes in intestinal gasses resulting in discomfort and cramping. This can happen at 10,000 ft, I've seen it...
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    A lot of white feces

    You should also be aware that necessary UVB does not pass through your glass window so they need some outside sun time or a UVB bulb.
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