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  1. Melmelx21

    Christmas tree lover...now getting slow

    Poisoned meaning...the smell of the Christmas tree?...not sure if they are in the category of toxic plants for Russians? It is a Douglas Fir tree, if that matters? He has a decorated enclosure, a large Rubbermaid bin with edible plants and a plastic shoe box on the cool side. Warmer side has...
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    Christmas tree lover...now getting slow

    So Mr. Tooty the adventure hiker, who loved to do laps for HOURS around the Christmas tree, is running slow lately. I am wondering if his natural desire to hibernate is itching at him? ....or....if his magical wonderland was not a great idea? He was the happiest pretend outside Russian boy I...
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    Safe winter enclosure for Russian?

    I am in the same situation as you! PA is getting cold for our guy we have adopted/rescued for a month. I am learning as I go by looking at some Russian indoor photos, doing research for hours on vitamin A, humidity, and avoiding certain mulches like the plaque! I think posting a picture is the...
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    TORTOISE RESCUE NETWORK

    I think being I have a lot of time on my hand in between watching Olivia and contemplating what to do with the college degrees now, I might crusade to contact Corporate PetSmart about the care of their Russians across the nation or threaten to call ASPCA, PETA, the news or something on them for...
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    TORTOISE RESCUE NETWORK

    What does anyone due in the case of Petsmart?...there is this poor young Russian girl who is always basking and her shell is showing signs of divets and pitting. She lays in her own urine and feces, and was never soaked until I told them tortoises do need to be soaked. The young "Reptile...
  6. Melmelx21

    Hatching

    So beautiful! Congrats on the munchkin, any brothers and sisters arriving soon?
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    Hatching

    okay new guess...Pterodactyl?
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    Hatching

    I was wondering that too, if it was a quiz or a please help question? :D
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    Hatching

    Hopefully a Sulcata and you live down the road from me in Carlisle PA....that's my guess....am I right?????
  10. Melmelx21

    My new enclosure :)

    It is a Sulcata paradise I think! I plan on getting one of those little guys myself after hundreds of hours of research more! I think for your baby that is a great start, my uneducated thoughts are living plants? I have a Russian and that is what I am working on for Tooty, but not sure if that...
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    Ideas please??? Russian not interested in food!

    Okay so thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Mr. Tooty took a nice long warm bath that he enjoyed in front of the fireplace, his favorite hangout with his filtered water. It looked like he was sleeping in his bath. I give him a bath 2-3x a week and sometimes he wants out quickly, sometimes...
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    Ideas please??? Russian not interested in food!

    Hi Everyone! First time here..So proud it only took me 40 minutes to find out how to update my profile and how to post! I am NOT the tech savy one in the house by far :D Our rescue Russian Tort....Mr. Tooty is growing! He has been here about 2 weeks now and looks great compared to when we first...
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