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    Hermann's tortoise slow and inactive!

    Baxter, my 9-month old eastern Hermann's tortoise, has been very lethargic lately. All he has been doing is staying in his log. He has also been having a weak appetite, something that is very out of character. His right eye also seems to be opened smaller than his left. Whenever I put my finger...
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    Food Supplements

    Correction: Baxter, an Eastern Hermann's, has been with me since July 2012 and was between 0-2 weeks old when I got him. Spring mix salad makes up his entire diet. He doesn't get any natural sunlight since my location doesn't allow me to take him outside but he does have a mercury vapor lamp...
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    Food Supplements

    Hey, I've had Baxter since April 2012. He has grown, but not that much. What kinds of food supplements should I give him and where can I find them? How often should I add them to his food?
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    Hi all

    Hello and welcome to TFO!
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    My first tortoise finally arrived!

    I'm using a cut piece of cardboard. I bought the terrarium as a kit and thought the hide box was included but it wasn't so I had to improvise. Is that okay for the tortoise?
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    Meet Baxter!

    He(?) came in the mail this morning and is very active. His hatch date is July 29 and I got him from Gary B. Tortoises. Right now, all he is doing is exploring.
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    My first tortoise finally arrived!

    Hey guys, I'm wondering if this enclosure is okay for now. It isn't much, but will it do for the time being? Also, one lamp is a mercury vapor and the other is a night incadescent bulb.
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    What is a better name?

    I just bought my first tortoise-a Hermann. What is the better name, Baxter or Poseidon if it turns out to be a boy, and Nike if it turns out to be a girl. Which is the better boy name? Poseidon is the god of water and earthquakes AKA the Earth-Shaker. Baxter is a nice fancy name. Thanks :)
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    What should my first tortoise be?

    I really like Hermann's, but also the Russians. I live in San Francisco, if that helps. I want to get a baby even though it might be difficult for beginners, but I have researched many care sheets. I'm also gathering supplies for the enclosure. Also, can anyone tell me any good sources to...
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    Hey Guys!

    Hey, I don't have any tortoises yet, but I will be getting one soon. Just as soon as I can decide between Hermann's or Russian. haha :D
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