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    Hello From Mission Viejo, CA

    Hey, some people cant take any criticism whatsoever. I on the other hand prefer criticism over praise, so at least I can figure out if I am doing something wrong. I certainly wouldn't bet the life of a little creature on my intuition, I would rather use sound and tested advice, which you have...
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    Tortoise Closed Enclosure - Temps Spiking randomly

    Thanks Tom, I will do just that!
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    Hello From Mission Viejo, CA

    HAHA, well from what I have read on here other people tend to think highly of you and your advice. I greatly appreciate it. 1. will correct the ambient temp tonight, I guess I didn't realize it was way too hot for him, but it makes perfect sense. 2. yes I have definitely noticed the ambient...
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    Hi there, i am in Mission Viejo, CA and i recently bought a Sulcata from Tortoise Town. I am...

    Hi there, i am in Mission Viejo, CA and i recently bought a Sulcata from Tortoise Town. I am concerned because i have recently been told Tortoise Town has a poor reputation. Anyhow, if he does not make it i wanted to see if you have any hatchlings ready in the near future? Thanks
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    Tortoise Closed Enclosure - Temps Spiking randomly

    Thank you for the encouragement, i drove home yesterday and put the CHE on the thermostat at 97 degrees. i think that is suitable for now. To be honest i think the little guy was sick when i got him. im going to hit up a Herp Vet just to check him out. i am a little bummed out because traveling...
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    Hello From Mission Viejo, CA

    Thanks Tom! I didnt think i would get a reply from the LEGEND of the Tortoise Forum!! 1. I went home yesterday and put the thermostat on the CHE, I set it to 97 degrees 2. about the MVB, bummer, i bought it from some recomendations on here, but i do have a pack of flood bulbs from a post I...
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    Hello From Mission Viejo, CA

    yeah, and unfortunately they have recently spiked due to my use of a CHE. currently the basking spot is 110 degrees but his hide is right about 97 degrees. I am working on regulating it with a thermostat, but like a complete idiot, didn't do it before I came to work, ambient temperature is about...
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    Tortoise Closed Enclosure - Temps Spiking randomly

    Howdy Everyone, This is my first post besides my introduction. I have a 40 gallon Terrarium setup, and have a CHE 100 watt and a MVB for my basking lamp. I recently changed my substrate to coco coir layered beneath Repti Bark. I poured in a ton of water to soak the coir, and the repti bark...
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    Hello From Mission Viejo, CA

    Hello, My name is Kevin. I recently received a hatchling in the mail from TortoiseTown.com unfortunately after reading on this forum I have found that they may not be the best place to get a tort from due to other members complains, nevertheless, here I am reading these reviews after the...
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