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  1. mrsbotero912

    Substrate for 9 month old Ibera Greek?

    Hello! Apollo is about 9 months old, apx 5.2cm long, and has been on 100% coco coir since I got him. He LOVES burrowing into it when he goes to sleep for the night. I'm thinking of mixing in something else that's not quite so messy, and possibly switching over completely eventually. The most...
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    Aero garden - liquid plant food safe or no?

    I am planning on trying to grow some wild flowers in an aero garden for Apollo. Just wondering if there is anything in the aero garden liquid plant food that could be harmful, and if I should / should not use it? Photos attached. Thanks!
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    Ambient temp not warm enough?

    Hello all, Trying to fine tune my heating/lighting situation. Apollo is a 3 month old Ibera Greek - I've had him just over a month so I'm still adjusting things to get everything where it needs to be. Temps all seemed great at first, but now that the temps outside are dropping, the ambient temp...
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    Shell attachment to prevent getting stuck on back?

    Has anybody ever attached something to their tortoise's shell to prevent getting stuck on their back? Apollo is a tiny little thing, not even 2" long yet. He is in a 2x4 ft enclosure so he has lots of space, and lots of little things around to climb over. Substrate is moist and packed down...
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    Getting Greek hatchling up and moving in the morning...

    Hello! Looking for some advice/input from anyone who has raised Greek hatchlings. Apollo is currently about 2 months old. I just got him Friday morning, so I'm sure he's still adjusting to his new home. But yesterday morning and this morning, I had to dig him out of his burrow and put him under...
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    New member with first tortoise!

    Hello! I am a first time tortoise owner - just got my baby Ibera Greek, Apollo, on 9/27 - he's about 2 months old! Looking forward to being a part of this community!
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