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  1. LizzyLu

    Indoor Redfoot Enclosure

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    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?
  3. 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.
  4. 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...
  5. LizzyLu

    Calcium deposits (not on shell)

    Looking for advice. My area in Texas has very hard water. I do filter out chlorine and other chemicals, but do not want a softening system. My redfoot get white on tops of their heads, not calcium build up on shell. I soak regularly & spray w/distilled water after soaking, and all water used in...
  6. LizzyLu

    Relief. Solid information!

    Grateful for the Tortoise Forum! I am heartily sick of the same graphics and misinformation that’s all over Facebook. I’ve been reading “The Redfoot Manual- A Beginner’s Guide to the Redfoot Tortoise” by Mike Pingleton. Anyone read it and have opinions to offer? He seems knowledgeable & I am...
  7. LizzyLu

    Rehoming male cherryhead 3-4 year old Houston, Texas

    Male cherryhead redfoot, 3-5 year old, needing to be rehomed in Katy, Texas. Currently fostering- came from dry climate and has some pyramiding. Very good health, recent fecal check clear. Good diet and healthy growth lines from last 6 months of proper care. Weighs 740g, shell length 160cm...
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