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  1. ~Amanda~

    WANTED: Baby Russian Tortoise :)

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  2. ~Amanda~

    Are rocks from outside safe to bring in and use?

    Taking items from outdoors turned out to be an excellent idea! I definitely recommend this to anyone who was weary about trying it. It adds a very natural look to the habitat, is free, and is customizable. I was able to pick rocks that were just the right size and color that I was looking for...
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    Should I go with the 100w or 160w?

    Thanks everyone for your opinions and input. It's a point a shoot that uses an infrared beam. I can get the temperature of an exact location in the tank, which is very helpful. It can also scan the tank and tell me the area with the highest and the area with the lowest temperature. I'm...
  4. ~Amanda~

    Should I go with the 100w or 160w?

    I do have the bulb as low as it can go.
  5. ~Amanda~

    Should I go with the 100w or 160w?

    Hi there, I have a 40 gallon tank setup (starting out size for my future baby Russian) and currently have a 100w Powersun bulb in there that provides both heat and UV light. I have it over the left side of the tank, where the basking spot is. The rest of the tank area has an ambient...
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    Are rocks from outside safe to bring in and use?

    I like the idea of baking them. How long and at what temperature? They aren't very big (all under a foot long, the largest being about the thickness of an arm and the smallest being a finger or two) Just looking for a ballpark because I'm not sure if I should bake them for five minutes or two...
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    Are rocks from outside safe to bring in and use?

    So I boiled the rocks and they're now clean and inside the enclosure :) This brings me to a related question, can I do the same with sticks/logs? The driftwood at the pet store is too large for I what I want so I figured I could find a bunch of different sized sticks/logs in the woods behind my...
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    Is this one bulb all I need?

    Thanks all! Then would something like this be a good choice? http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3643779&lmdn=Brand&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo It's not deep dome, but lets you control the strength of the temperature. I can't use a light on a stand because the enclosure sits on a...
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    Is bamboo safe for tortoises?

    Will have to steer clear from it!
  10. ~Amanda~

    Is bamboo safe for tortoises?

    Ah, you're right, not actually from the bamboo family. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_sanderiana After googling Dracaena sanderiana I couldn't find it listed anywhere as harmful to pets other than dogs or cats. Technically, the leaves would probably be out of reach of the tortoise, but...
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    Is bamboo safe for tortoises?

    Hello, I'm setting up my Russian's enclosure and it's almost done but I'd love to add some lucky bamboo. Lucky bamboo is the type that grows in spirals and is usually found at a grocery store or sometimes a pet store. It's quite pretty. Looks like this...
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    Are rocks from outside safe to bring in and use?

    Thanks for the answers! Boiling isn't hard to do and it's worth the piece of mind so I'll go with that to be sure. :)
  13. ~Amanda~

    Water Dish in Enclosure or Not?

    That's scary! Good thing you were there!
  14. ~Amanda~

    Are rocks from outside safe to bring in and use?

    Hi guys :) Setting up my Russian's enclosure and there are some really cool rocks in my backyard that I think would look nice in there. Any safety precautions I should take to clean them before bringing them in? Should I boil them or something? I mean, I assume they're fine as is but I...
  15. ~Amanda~

    What type of lighting does a tortoise need?

    Thanks for putting the wattage in perspective for me. I just needed an idea of how high to go. I think I'm set on what I need to get now. :) You guys rock.
  16. ~Amanda~

    What a ruff life......

    Man, she must have it really hard... ;)
  17. ~Amanda~

    WANTED: Baby Russian Tortoise :)

    Hi! I'm looking for a breeder who has any baby or juvenile Russian Tortoises! I've got my enclosure and everything set up, but unfortunately it appears to be out of season for most breeders/vendors. If anyone has one, let me know! Willing to pay a very good price and pay for shipping...
  18. ~Amanda~

    Where should I put the temperature and humidity gauge?

    Hi guys! So excited, just picked up my first few things for my upcoming Russian Tortoise! :) So far I have the enclosure, some of the substrate, a few decorations, and the thermometer and humidity gauge. I am aware that the basking area should be between 90 and 100 degrees F, and the...
  19. ~Amanda~

    What type of lighting does a tortoise need?

    Thank you, that link was very helpful! :)
  20. ~Amanda~

    What type of lighting does a tortoise need?

    Thanks for all the answers, guys! I'm going out tomorrow to start buying supplies! So to make sure I get the right thing, let me confirm, I only need two bulbs? A Heat Lamp for basking spot (90-100ËšF) A UVA/UVB Bulb for overall tank lighting Lastly, what is the recommended wattage that...
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