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    I was going to move my tortoise out side this month

    I was planning on moving my tortoise permanently outside in August. She is a Western Hermann's and I live in Northern California.
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    My tortoise is trying to eat her orchid bark

    I have never seen her do this we moved her into a new enclosure, however, we just transferred bark from the old enclosure into this one.
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    Bioactive outdoor tortoise enclosure

    I was going to move my tortoise outside this summer and I wanted to put some isopods in the enclosure to help with the poop. We have many natural occurring isopods here I was wondering If I could add some to her outdoor enclosure. My tortoise is not a species that eats insects, so I figured it...
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    Anyone got a red cheeked mud turtle care guide

    Can't find care guides on these guys. Anyone know where to find a specimen?
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    Can I keep 1 male red cheeked with 2-3 female spotted turtles.

    This is my dream setup. However, spotted turtles like tannins and there is not much info on red cheeked mud turtles.
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    Minimum size for female Western hermann's tortoise?

    I was wondering what the minimum was? Moving her outside in spring or summer.
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    These two enclosures good for a full grown Western Herrmann's tortoise.

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Best-Choice-Products-6-ft-x-3-ft-Metal-Raised-Garden-Bed-SKY5774/316313369...
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    Is my Herrmann's tortoise walking properly?

    I wanted to make sure my tortoise was walking properly.
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    How to make budget outdoor enclosure for 8in. Herman's tortoise.

    I live in northern California. Detail which substrate to use under the orchid bark.
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    This a good sized enclosure for a tortoise

    apart from the terrible substrate this a good sized enclosure for an 8in. Herman's tortoise.
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    What should I put under orchid bark

    I am going to move my western Herrmann's tortoise outside in the summer. The tortoise will need to bruemate during the winter. I need something that is inexpensive. The enclosure will be a 6 by 2 stock tank.
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    Can I use Scott's organic topsoil for a tortoise enclsure.

    I want to make an outdoor stock tank enclosure. The top will consist of orchid bark. The rest I am thinking of using Scott's organic topsoil. It has been recommended to me.
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    Cement mixing tub

    Can anyone help me find a 30in. Cement mixing tub for my a little under 3.5in. Herman's tortoise. Preferably on amazon.
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    Just Got New Substrate

    I put my yearling in pure orchid bark. His lighting is not in the photo BTW.
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    I think I have decided on a substrate.

    I will go with a 50/50 mix of orchid bark and top soil, or should I use sand instead of orchid bark.
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    What are the best things to feed a Herman's tortoise that are common in the USA.

    I have been feeding my tortoise mostly kale and Catsear recently with many plants on the side , however I have heard that kale is not the best for tortoises. Please give advice.
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    Why is my tortoise winking at me.

    The basking temp 95 degrees F. My bedding is topsoil. I have a UVB and heat bulb. The gradient temperature is 75 to 80 degrees. I have a humid hide that I went every morning. Yesterday while I was feeding some green spit came out of her mouth but it was not vomit because she swallowed it. I feed...
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