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  1. MarissaRelf

    UGH!! SOME PEOPLE!!!

    So today I was browsing facebook when one of my friends posts a pic of her russian in a tiny tank on wood shavings with a caption that says "My tortoise looks dead" (clearly lethargic). I commented on it not trying to start anything just trying to help. I simply stated that the enclosure and...
  2. MarissaRelf

    Plant ID?

    Does anyone know if it can be transplanted? What about plantain?
  3. MarissaRelf

    Plant ID?

    I did a google image search for mallow but 100 different plants come up.
  4. MarissaRelf

    Plant ID?

    We have this plant growing all over out property and we're pretty sure it's a weed but it's pretty so we left it. Now were are wondering if its safe to feed and if it can be planted in my Russians enclosure?
  5. MarissaRelf

    Plants For Russian Enclosure?

    So I'm in the process of building a large outdoor enclosure for my Russian (10x3x2) and I was wondering what plants to plant. I've been on the plant database but the pictures aren't very helpful for me; I need names. I have sedge grass and am planning on getting aloe vera, spider plant and...
  6. MarissaRelf

    Closed chamber pictures

    I have a Russian who is kept outside but I'm curious. This may be a dumb question but what's the difference between an enclosed chamber and an aquarium? PS I would never keep my tort in an aquarium.
  7. MarissaRelf

    New Outdoor Russian Enclosure!

    Up here we rarely get over 85 and if we do its for maybe a week in late August. Unfortunately I don't have a temp gun :/ if this is going to heat up like an oven what alternative would you recommend? Thanks :)
  8. MarissaRelf

    New Outdoor Russian Enclosure!

    This is kind of ghetto but it's what I could do with my lack of funds. Does it need anything else? I do plan on adding more plants :)
  9. MarissaRelf

    So what are your "tortoise rules"?

    #1: Hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer! #2: All minors (except the owner, which would be me:P) must be supervised my me or my mom at all times in the animal room. #3: only 1 animal species can be out of their enclosures/cages at a time. Never mix/interact! #4: hands must be washed...
  10. MarissaRelf

    Confessions...

    When ever I find loose change it goes into my hidden, animal, Christmas and Birthday present fund ;P
  11. MarissaRelf

    Big Enough for Winter?

    I think I will just get this one and see how things go. I'll try to set it up with as much roaming space as possible. My plan (I think): -Get the tote and organic potting soil at Home Depot -Fill the tote with about 6" on the low side -Add a 1/2 log hide and cover it with dirt. Making a hill...
  12. MarissaRelf

    Big Enough for Winter?

    Yeah we got Fluffy in mid October this year and she hasn't been able to get outside permantly because of the wet weather. She will definately be living outside this summer. :)
  13. MarissaRelf

    Big Enough for Winter?

    43"x22"x19" The iris ones around here are between $68 and $80
  14. MarissaRelf

    Big Enough for Winter?

    Hello. I was looking around online for one of those Christmas Tree Storage Boxes I've heard a lot of TF members use during winter when necessary. I found a bunch but they we way out of my minimum-wage, high school student budget. But I did find this...
  15. MarissaRelf

    Size and Age Question.

    Anyone else?
  16. MarissaRelf

    Movember anyone?

    Here in Oregon (U.S) we just call it No Shave November.
  17. MarissaRelf

    Size and Age Question.

    So I got my Russian from a lady on craigslist and she told me she was around 2 years old. Well I've been beginning to doubt that because I've read on here a few times that peoples Russians that are 30+ years old are 5 1/2 inches long, which is the same size as mine (bottom shell length). I...
  18. MarissaRelf

    Enclosure/Substrate Question

    If I got 2 bags of organic potting soil would it work by itself? [hr] Also, to anybody who may know, since it's a much bigger space do I need to have multiple UV lights or would 1 hung in the middle (Or anywhere) be sufficient?
  19. MarissaRelf

    Enclosure/Substrate Question

    Here are some pics of what I had set up temporarily yesterday and today.
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