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    Polly

    so beautiful!
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    Hi, I have put getting a tortoise on the back but.. I need advice please!!

    I think, I am : ) I am going to start to get my supplies together today! Whether it is this exact tortoise, im still debating on supporting a pet store. It would be too cold to have them shipped safely to me at the moment though.
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    Hi, I have put getting a tortoise on the back but.. I need advice please!!

    Also, If you meant my measurements those are supposed to be in. and floor space. I took it as you meaning not having amount of space. But, that is a typo and not really anything to do with my question.
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    Hi, I have put getting a tortoise on the back but.. I need advice please!!

    I do know what it means : ) I also, work with horses both professionally and dealt with many different types of species. Just not personally with tortoises. I have seen many different set ups and many different types of species setups ( not just on this forum). I know some Aldabra Giant...
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    Hi, I have put getting a tortoise on the back but.. I need advice please!!

    All my animals have more room than they need. My two rats have a mansion (takes up space, not in a tank that is bad for them too) and my hamster is kept in a cage that is well over the minimum requirement of 450 sq ( usa standards) my guy is in something close to 750 sq floor space. That...
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    Hi, I have put getting a tortoise on the back but.. I need advice please!!

    Probably not the best title to use ??‍♀️
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    Hi, I have put getting a tortoise on the back but.. I need advice please!!

    A few months back,I had put my plans to a halt after, speaking with my family.. Now, something has changed and they said to go for the Tortoise. I think, it is the fact that I cant have rodents anymore. Watching my rats decline in heath due to old age and my hamster. Is not something I enjoy...
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    Understanding Light and Temps for a newbie.

    Thank you!!! Im going to read this right now :)
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    Understanding Light and Temps for a newbie.

    Thank you for all this information! I truly appreciate it and coming from a farm animal background. I understand the importance of escape proof. I was interested in getting a Russian Tortoise. But, might be leaning towards a Hermanns now. Im just going to build my own enclosure and donate those...
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    Understanding Light and Temps for a newbie.

    Its the X-large cage
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    Understanding Light and Temps for a newbie.

    This is similar to being in the aquatics hobby but, This is my first reptile EVER. Im starting to price point and just get familiar with the items that i would need. Im picking up cypress mulch and some terracotta plates for his (food/water). I might just buy a humid hid from a store instead of...
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    Hi, trying to learn as much as possible

    Thank you!!!! I was trying to find this thread before:) This forum is a life saver and im lucky enough to have multiple exotic/avian vets in my area. So, that is one less thing for me to worry about. I know, they will answer any questions. Is there any questions to ask that would help me pick at...
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    Hi, trying to learn as much as possible

    I have read it and saved some of the information This forum is really helping me weed out any information that isn't correct
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    Hi, trying to learn as much as possible

    Thank you! I completely understand the vetting, they just want to make sure their animal is getting a good home :) I have a lot of time to figure out where im getting them from though. So, my focus is just learning
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    Hi, trying to learn as much as possible

    Hi, I am new to the forum and starting to research more about owning a tortoise. I have made the decision to go with a Russian (although, it was close between a sulcata and Hermann's) I just find the Russians really cute and a good choice for me. As, this isnt just my first tortoise but, my...
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