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Okay, so my dad wants me to plan out what I need for a tortoise, IF I get one. He wants to know the original cost for him. (I'm paying for the actual tort) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Zoo-Med-Wire-Cage-Porcelain-Clamp-Heat-Lamp-for-Reptiles/21444024#ProductDetail Is that light fixture...

Thanks for the answers! :)

So I think I am set on the Russian Hatchling, and wanted to know what suggestions people had for lighting. I think I would most likely be able to get the Zoo Med Retisun 10.0 High Output UVB Flourescent Bulb, but there is two options for wattage, 18 and 15. I was curious to know which would...

My dad's a little crazy about the shipping thing, so I'd really rather have it semi-local.

Would you know of any other testudo species breeders in Nebraska? I'm open to almost all med. to small sized breeds.

Not really, I thought about maybe a Hermann's, but I couldn't find any semi-local breeders. I tried bringing up the topic of getting a tort offline with my dad but well....let's just say he wasn't too openminded about it. :/

Hi again! I am still deciding which idea to present to my dad, and I don't know which tortoise breed would work better for me. I live in Nebraska, and this would be my first tortoise. I have two different options that would be best for me right now. Shelly Jones, with the Russian...

Completely fine! Thanks for your link to the website!

Yes, that looks right

Sadly, I dont have one yet, just getting prepared!

I'm at the Nebraska expo right now, and there are some redfoots here. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with Theresa Westfall? Another name on the card is Justin Hiykel? The name of their business seems to be Turtle Inc.

Oh yes, I have heard not to feed the actually berries so no worries there :) and so it is okay if I feed it an occasional piece of fruit? Like maybe once a week? Or even more occasional? And thank you for being so nice and answering my questions. Haha I love how you describe your Russians also :)

Ok, I can manage those foods, and what's the best way to make a hide humid? I've read someone used a sponge, but is that safe for the tort? Or should I just spray the substrate under the hide?

Hey everybody! I may be getting a Russian Hatchling! Unfortunately, I am a very worrysome person, so I have a TON of questions without any answers! That's where you come in! :D What percentage of humidity is best for a very young hatchling? I know its higher than regular, but I haven't...

So glad yours is doing well! Thanks for your input!

Thank you so much for your input! The breeder I have asked was recommended to me through the forum, so I trust her fully, and I will definitely send GBTortoises a message! Again, thanks!

Okay, so originally I was set on a hatchling, but then heard the sad stories about the unlucky ones, so I changed my mindset to an older tortoise. But now I have asked a breeder what she has available, and she has just had two hatchlings, about a week old....I was just curious to see if you...

Thank you for the info!

Surprise! Another post about species questions! I was getting curious about hibernation, do you HAVE to hibernate a Russian Tortoise? And if you do, will he sleep straight through that time? How long is their hibernation if they must have one? And what about other breeds? Are there...

As I've mentioned recently, I am trying to convince my father to let me get a tortoise, but now he is worried about our dog getting salmonella from it. Is this possible? I thought it was only spread internally, but I'm not 100% sure. *Please not I would NEVER leave the two together under...