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    Toxic plants and weeds

    Is there a link or post with a complete list of plants and weeds that are toxic for tortoises?
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    Turtle made a nest (Update: BABIES!!!)

    I think they started calling me that after many hard brakes and u turns to get turtles out of the road. Before that I was KrazyFootball Mom. Lol
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    Turtle made a nest (Update: BABIES!!!)

    So lucky! I have been waiting for years to see one make her nest and lay eggs. I guess I'm just never there at the right time. Good luck!
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    What is Our stance on housing turtles in pairs?

    Again I am no expert but I think the big difference is captive vs. wild. I have observed groups of painted and sliders basking together at ponds. I do not have much experience observing a lot of captive bred aquatic turtles in group situations. That is why it is so important to know where a...
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    My Turtle Store Scam

    If they continually ignored you that is just bad customer service. It also comes across as a lack of concern for the tortoise. If someone is selling any animal on a business level they should be held to higher standards. Its not like returning a piece of clothing!
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    I have lots of FLIES around my tortoise enclose even when it is cleaned every day need HELP ...

    I have not had problems with flies around my tortoises but also have horses and chickens. One year we had a lot of problems with flies in general. I purchased some fly bags and hung them around the yard. They do smell horribly but will get rid of a large amount of them. The glue strips are good...
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    Batheing

    A mom's job is never done!
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    I'm new here (introduction)

    Also glad you found him. He or she is a lucky little tort!
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    Another newbie

    I am also a newbie. I agree that a more experienced member would be of help. They look very healthy and are lucky you found them. It seems you are doing a great job caring for them. Good luck! And shame on the pet shop. Sickening people will do anything for money.
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    New Member

    I have a pair of russians, a pair of sulcatas, 1 leopard, 10 box turtles, 1 painted, 1 red ear slider, and 1 yellow slider. The box turtles are in a natural habitat. The tortoises were acquired from various situations that needed homes asap. I have 20 acres so I have plenty of space. I am a stay...
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    New Member

    I have to say I am enjoying reading all the post. I am new so still learning to navigate the site. I like all the different perspectives and I love a good debate. i thought I was well educated about tortoises and turtles through general internet and good old fashioned books but I realize there...
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    What is Our stance on housing turtles in pairs?

    I am no expert but I believe there is a difference in captive bred and species in the wild. I have observed both and do see the difference. I believe in keeping native turtles in their natural habitat and am fortunate to live in an area where I can observe them in that way. I live in the...
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    Events near upstate sc

    My daughter is having surgery that week so I will miss that one.
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    Events near upstate sc

    Thanks guys. Columbia is not too far. It is about 1.5 to 2 hours away from me.
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    Events near upstate sc

    Does anyone know of any reptile events near upstate South Carolina?
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    ISO Female Leopard

    Thanks for the advice. I never leave leopard alone with the sulcatas and have never let them stay together for an extended period of time due to disease risk. I never let either around my Russians. I get what you are saying about aggressive behavior. My russians are older and I aquired them...
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    ISO Female Leopard

    So it is better to keep him alone? I do not house him with the sulcata tortoises however he shows interest in them as I do let them out together occasionally. The sulcatas are about his age.
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    ISO Female Leopard

    I am looking for a female leopard tortoise as a mate for my male. He is lonely and needs company. He is about 2 years old and I would like to get one about his age.
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