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  1. Jentortmom

    Male Sulcata looking for home

    Male sulcata in rescue looking for home. At least 25 years old, dominant male. Previous owners raised him and clutch mate (not ready for adoption yet) on mazuri tortoise diet (not LS) and garden scraps in a yard with unfenced pool. Very friendly with people. Approximately 28" long and 80 pounds...
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    Weeds

    Does anyone know if Erect spiderling weed is safe for tortoises? I know spider plants are, and that's the only answer pulling up in research.
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    Is eremophila hygrophana safe for tortoises?

    I was listing plants that I want on a garden exchange. Someone suggested eremophila hygrophana the blu emu bush. Can't find it as safe or not safe, does anyone know?
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    Favorite outdoor plants for gulf coast

    Hello, I live in the very dry climate of Arizona. Just decided to keep a tan phase gulf coast box turtle that has Florida influences. I am building an outdoor enclosure for him and right next door will be a 3 toed who has had a very rough life. They will be large, shaded with shade cloth, and...
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    Hello again

    Hello, I was a member from the beginning, but stepped away for a long while. Unfortunately I don't use that email address anymore and unable to retrieve password. Hi, my name is Jen, I live in sunny, hot, and dry Arizona. Although it is a little chilly this weekend. My husband has zero...
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    Beardie question

    I think, if I have sexed them right I have two boys. One I am sure of, but the smaller one I am pretty sure. Question, when they are adults can two boys live peacefully together, if there are no females around? They will be in a 125 gallon tank. I wasn't sure, I was thinking no but if...
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    more misc pics

    Here are a few more pics, My tort xing sign... All the russians The almost 2 yr old DTs Sulcatas
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    People can be so mean

    This poor tort was found in the middle of the street last week, I picked her up today, Poor thing I don't know what she has been eating, but she smells. The tail shot is kinda bad, but I figured I would include it. She is 6 & 1/4" long and weighs approx 998 grams but...
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    Is this antibiotic ok

    Is this antibiotic ok to use?
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    My Puppy relaxing

    I call him a puppy but he is 2+ years old, anyways he goes in the car to drop off and pick up kids from school. He always goes in the way way back for the drive, well this afternoon I look in my rear view mirror and there he was sitting on the seat like a little person under the a/c vent. I...
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    new DT enclosure in the works

    So I was @ my parents property today, and behind one of the storage sheds was a dinosaur shaped sand box, just sitting there wasting away making a nice cozy home for all the lizards (boy were they mad @ me). So my parents told me I could have it since my sister didn't need/ want it anymore...
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    Gulf coast box turtles

    This is on craigslist. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pet/1099748962.html I emailed him and he says he has 1 male and 2 females.
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    Ideas needed to prepare for next winter

    I know it sounds wierd for some of you, but I want to start planning for next winter now. I need some ideas for winter houses, that way the russians can stay outside to hibernate, they hate being inside and I worry all winter if I can't check on them. So I want to build house that I can setup...
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    Desert Protection plan

    I was reading this article, and it got me thinking what would I do. Initially I said the I would go for the torts, but maybe they could work something out to do both. The torts have already been effected enough as it is, could we really do both. Could they put solor panels up without harming...
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    Found this article...

    I found this article and thought I would share for any who have not seen it. Has anyone offered these to there torts? If so any problems? http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/mallow_11544___article.html/desert_globe.html Daily Press AWAC Plant of the Month March 27, 2009 - 9:19 AM...
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    Misc Photos

    I was going through photos on my phone so I decided to post a few. Hopefully I haven't posted any of these before. Here is a shot of our beardies. The one in the front is orange, the one in the back is yellow. Rocky the boxie w/ mbd - this picture makes him look good. Patches my 3 toed...
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    New pics of outdoor enclosures

    We added new covers this winter to the big outdoor pens. The seeds are starting to sprout but they are taking there time. My hubby is going to install a misting system this weekend that will water 5 days a week, when the plants are being watered. Then I will make it rain the other two days by...
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    Heres a question for you

    I have an 8 1/2 yr old DT, that was captive breed. he was given to me right before winter. So he has been inside all winter. Question.... when he is in his outdoor enclosure he goes in his hide and doesn't come out. But if I let him out of his enclosure outside he roams all over the...
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    Hermanns Baby

    Post on Craigslist.. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pet/966973638.html
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    Cactus question??

    I have two cactus pads I want to have root. 1. Can I use vermiculite to plant it? 2. Do I need to cut the bottom or just stick it in and let it grow?? Appreciate any advice.
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