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  1. LizzyLu

    Soaking vs watering?

    I soak mine regularly, esp since they are redfoot. In addition, I set up a misting system on a timer in their enclosure. I think they like it- they come out when it’s spraying to walk through it and hunt for possible worms! Haha
  2. LizzyLu

    Male Aggresion

    Yeah. I knew it in my brain. My heart just felt bad for the guy. I don’t know what sex mine are- waiting to increase my creep until I know for sure. Will be years from now. Thanks!
  3. LizzyLu

    Indoor Redfoot Enclosure

    Much appreciated! We busted our butts building this enclosure. It was a lot of work, but seems to be holding up. Full folder with details in FB https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10159147605787029&type=3
  4. LizzyLu

    Indoor Redfoot Enclosure

  5. LizzyLu

    Male Aggresion

    I am considering adopting a male red foot who has had his penis surgically removed after a neglected prolapse. Does anyone know if that lessens male aggresion around other males? Do they still express a constant need to mate?
  6. LizzyLu

    Soil insect ID

    Thanks. Good to know they are not pests. Soil a bit too wet right now from recent downpours- once it dries out some, I bet they vanish.
  7. LizzyLu

    Soil insect ID

    I was told maybe a scud or lawn shrimp. Still not sure if they are beneficial in my tortoise enclosure
  8. LizzyLu

    Soil insect ID

    I raise isopods/springtails and have never seen one that looks anything like this. How sure are you? Thanks
  9. LizzyLu

    Soil insect ID

    Caught a slightly clearer pic. Lots of legs
  10. LizzyLu

    Soil insect ID

    Google keeps telling me it’s a German cockroach, but it’s not… has no wings and is smaller. I thought maybe spring tail, but it seems big (largest I saw was 4 or 5 mm) and doesn’t match any pics I see online. Thanks for response. Frustrating
  11. LizzyLu

    Soil insect ID

    Can anyone ID? Range from 1-4mm in size. Bounces off when touched, like a flea. Curls when disturbed. Friend or foe? Thank you.
  12. LizzyLu

    Best Material for Indoor Tortoise Enclosure Topper?

    We aren’t that far yet! Just getting the bottom frame & leg braces. Walls, etc still to come.
  13. LizzyLu

    Best Material for Indoor Tortoise Enclosure Topper?

    I am building a large indoor enclosure for winter months, and will need to have a greenhouse topper. We plan to build a custom PVC pipe topper frame, but my big question is what is the best material to buy to make the actual cover? I plan to sew it to fit our PVC frame, but would like something...
  14. LizzyLu

    New Owner Show-and-Tell!

    Tonks and Granger
  15. LizzyLu

    Calcium deposits (not on shell)

    Thanks. I think it’s still young enough to correct the pyramiding. Love seeing the marbling come through. Appreciate your time.
  16. LizzyLu

    Calcium deposits (not on shell)

    Is there a hygrometer you recommend? I know most are notoriously inaccurate.
  17. LizzyLu

    Calcium deposits (not on shell)

    Will do. I will place it closer to the basking area too. Thank you! Some dryness is actually an easier fix for me then calcium deposits, so that’s a relief. Building a new tort table with a greenhouse topper. That should also help.
  18. LizzyLu

    Calcium deposits (not on shell)

    I use inkbird- also controls the fogger. Set to go off lower than 70% humidity. I have 3-4 inches of substrate that I wet down and flip weekly. Top is 65% covered. Also spray enclosure daily and soak the torts daily. Hard to imagine they are dehydrated. They do like to chill under the heat lamp...
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