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    Newly adopted Redfoot Tortoise

    I just brought home a rescue tortoise yesterday, Susie Q. She is a really sweet redfoot that is said to be 6 years old. She has some scarred scutes that look like she may have been bitten by a dog at one time and her beak is a bit jagged. I would like some opinions on if I need to do anything...
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    Redfoot indoor area advice needed

    The room has has heat to it, but giving consideration to ZeroPilots mention of temps no lower than 80 and no higher than 88 I am thinking it may be best to use either a green house or grow house in the basement area where I can better control temps and humidity. I see there are others here that...
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    Redfoot indoor area advice needed

    I live in Michigan so an indoor enclosure is necessary for the colder months. During the summer he will have an outdoor area. The basement is the best for keeping humidity levels up during winter as upstairs gets too dry even with a humidifier running. Any suggestions on substrate or lighting?
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    Redfoot indoor area advice needed

    Hello, I'm Linda - and am new here. I will be adopting an adult 10" Redfoot male tortoise as soon as I get his enclosure built. I could really use some guidance in this as the area I am using is in my semi-finished basement. I am using an area that is 10' x 10'. Right now there are plastic snap...
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