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    Dried citrus leaves used as an insulation aide for brumation

    I added dried citrus leaves for added insulation along with dirt for my 3 year old sw tortoise who is going to soon brumate. Today, I noticed he is clacking, Could the leaves be the culprit, or do you think it could be a respiratory issue? This is my first experience with the brumation process...
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    type of substrate used for desert tortoise to brumate in refridgerator

    I have searched this forum for substrate and it is recommended to use fine grade orchid bark or coconut coir. Is there a brand that you recommend? Do these substrates have added ingredients that are harmful? The coconut coir comes in a brick so I assume you add water to soften it. How much...
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    how to differentiate a sulcata from Sonoran Desert tortoise

    I was gifted two tortoises at different times and one has grown immensely. I know for a fact that the smaller tortoise is 3 yrs old and is a Sonoran desert tortoise. I was told that the bigger one is also a desert tortoise and is 2 years old. However the bigger one has doubled his body size. I...
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    Hello from SW Arizona!

    I live in sunny, hot southwest Arizona and love every minute of it. Thanks for all the great information on this forum. I have been scrounging around the internet for answers for my questions but have mixed information. I have two SW Arizona desert tortoises, a 5yr old named Target and a 3 year...
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