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  1. Krista S

    Eastern Hermanns

    That’s great! I’d love to see a picture of your little cutie 🥰. They’re so precious when they’re tiny. I told my little guy to never grow up, but he didn’t listen. Now he’s 4 years old and 7 inches long.
  2. Krista S

    New RT owner - habitat feedback wanted

    One more thing. That basking spot should be closer to the 98-100 range. You may need to drop you bulb a little lower, depending on what surface temp you get with the laser thermometer. I forgot to say earlier, WELCOME TO THE FORUM and congrats on your tortoise. I think you will find having a...
  3. Krista S

    New RT owner - habitat feedback wanted

    That’s great that you already have slate. I missed it in the picture. Definitely use the laser thermometer for surface temperatures. I have the Govee thermometers too and they’re great for reading air temperatures, but the laser thermometer gun should be used for surface. I added a couple...
  4. Krista S

    New RT owner - habitat feedback wanted

    As long as your temperatures are what they need to be, there’s no harm in having 2 basking lamps. Your thermometer should be your guide for what your enclosure requires. My indoor enclosure is similarly sized and I have 2 basking spots, but I have one on each end instead of both on the same...
  5. Krista S

    Eastern Hermanns

    This is my Eastern Hermann’s at 3 months. Keep in mind that I have very small hands. I personally would not get any younger than 3 months. They’re so tiny and fragile. The day I brought him home, next to a large grape for scale.
  6. Krista S

    Russian tortoise enclosure inspiration

    Hi there. How to hand the UV fixtures really depends on what type of enclosure you’re making. Is it a closed chamber or open top? My enclosure is an open top for the spring and summer and I cover it in the cold winter months. This is how I hang my lighting and UV fixtures so it’s good either...
  7. Krista S

    Large male Hermann’s??

    Your tortoise isn’t too far behind mine, size wise. How much does he weigh? How do you have pictures of his enclosure? I always love seeing how other people house their Hermann’s tortoises so I can come up with new ideas for my enclosure.
  8. Krista S

    Large male Hermann’s??

    That’s his enclosure in the background of the picture posted above. It’s a fair size. He’s been in this enclosure since just before he was 2 years old. If/when he needs another size upgrade, I will convert his bedroom into an enclosure.
  9. Krista S

    Large male Hermann’s??

    He turned 4 in May. He is still growing, despite me telling him to stop. I keep telling him we don’t want to be in the Guinness world records, but he just doesn’t listen 😂 His growth has definitely slowed way down. The only place I see new growth lines is more on his back end. He has this...
  10. Krista S

    Large male Hermann’s??

    I guess I was wrong on the “nearly 7 inches”. It would appear he’s grown again 😂 The pictures for the weight were taken at the same time, the slight difference in weight is because of his flailing legs.
  11. Krista S

    Large male Hermann’s??

    My 4 year old Hermann’s is nearly 7 inches long and weighs well over 2 pounds.
  12. Krista S

    WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

    Maybe it’s just more expensive shipping from US to Canada and vice versa. Anytime I need something from the states that I cannot get here, I am paying way more for shipping than the value of the actual product. An example is Miner-all that I have to order from the US. Just the shipping is...
  13. Krista S

    WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

    You might do better as a raffle vs an auction type scenario depending on how much you think it’s worth and how much interest you think there will be. Sell virtual “tickets” and at the end once the ticket sales close, make the draw. You could do it old school and put the persons name in a hat...
  14. Krista S

    Gold mine: calliandra Californica

    That’s a cool looking plant. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen that before. That‘s a big bonus that your tortoise loves it too!
  15. Krista S

    Red Footed Tortoise Hatchling Woes

    I’ve just read through this thread and just wanted to say that I’m glad you found the forum while it can still make a big difference for your tortoises. As for the big ugly enclosures you are referring to, I‘ve seen some of the most beautiful enclosures on this forum. I hope you’ve found some...
  16. Krista S

    Quick check up

    To me, something looks strange with the skin on his limbs. It looks like a lot of the outer layer has sloughed off? Did you notice when this occurred? I don’t know what would have cause it or how to fix it though. I have an Eastern Hermann’s and just looked back at his baby pictures and the...
  17. Krista S

    New Yellow Baby (4-6month) Eastern Hermann's arriving this coming Sunday/Monday ! help !

    If you do a search on the forum for Tortoise Town you will unfortunately read many heartbreaking experiences. If at all possible, try and get your money back and the members on here can direct you to a reputable breeder to get a healthy, well started baby. I’ve also included their Better...
  18. Krista S

    New Tortoise owner: Any Help?

    Hi there and welcome to the forum. You’ve been given excellent advice here from some of best and most trusted members of the forum. Unfortunately Saran Wrap won’t work and would be very dangerous around the heating elements. I don’t believe that enclosure is tall enough to have the heating...
  19. Krista S

    Red Footed Tortoise Care

    Here’s a care sheet for your Redfoot https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/redfoot-care-sheet-via-northeast-north-america.172558/ Also, here’s another helpful general care sheet for new owners with a lot of great info...
  20. Krista S

    Drop One, Add One

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