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    Tortoise made very odd noise; problem?

    Hey guys, haven't been on in a while. Audrey made a loud and long groan that almost sounded like an old cat meowing. It bothered me a lot. It sounded like she was in pain. Should I worry? What could it mean. I checked for RI, no symptoms. She is eating great and looks healthy.
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    Uh oh. Need tips.

    Yesterday, i brought my Sulcata to a friends home who owns a desert tortoise. They got along for the most part. But then she ate some of the desert torts poop. Someone on here told me that could make my Sulcata ill. Is it true? If so, what signs of illness should i look for? She hasnt seemed...
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    Bobbing head?

    Hey question here. I brought my Sulcata over to a friends house who owns a male Desert tortoise. As soon as I sat my Sulcata down, the Desert Tort was headbobbing real rapidly when he saw it. My Sulcata just kept trying to eat him. Pretty funny. Then my tort went around eating the Desert...
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    Shell writing

    Is it bad to write on a tortoise shell? IM NOT SAYING IM GOING TO, BECAUSE IM NOT. But i was watching a show where the decorated a Leopard torts shell and I was wondering if thats a bad thing. I know it's a pretty dumb question. Sorry.
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    Growth Gender differences.

    Hey guys, i know i post a lot but here is another question. How old does your Sulcata have to be until you can tell the Gender of it? And what are the differences between a male and female? My tort is 3, coming up 4 in January and I couldnt really tell whether it was a guy or girl. She looked...
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    New UVB Bulb. Help

    Hey guys. Well fall is coming up here in a month and I can't keep Audrey outside anymore. I have a UV bulb, but I don't think it's a very good one. I think it could be hurting her too. Could you guys send me some links on recommended bulbs that you guys use in your enclosures? I'm aiming for a...
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    Color of Sulcatas

    What's the deal with some Sulcata's being golden and then some just being black with golden circles on shell? Could the black ones be breeded with another tortoise? Do you guys have black Sulcatas? Can I see a pic?
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    Calcium Supplement?

    Would it be okay to give my Sulcata a little calcium supplement? Would it hurt? She has a healthy strong shell, but i just want to make sure it grows and becomes as strong as possible. If so, what brand do I get and where do I get it?
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    White chalky poop

    My Sulcata today was attacked by a dog today. (Don't worry, no damage and she's fine) But it seems like anytime she been flipped over over scared half to death, she lets out this chalky white poop. Is this normal? What is it?
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    Grunting?

    My Sulcata grunts and seems like it sneezes often to. Its been doing since i got it like 5 months ago and it seems to still be healthy. But is it normal?
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    Fruits and Veggies bad? Why so?

    People say to keep your tort on a leafy green diet, which i do, but why is feeding fruits and vegetables bad for it?
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    Sulcata reproduction

    Hi guys, Help me out here. How old and how big does a Sulcata have to be before it can start mating?
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    Why is eating protein bad for a tortoise diet?

    I feed y Sulcata organic red and green leaf lettuce. It has a little protein in it. Does this affect the torts health?
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    Humidity Confusion

    Humidity What percent humidity should I keep his habitat at? Some people say too much humidity can cause respiratory problems.
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