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    Peculiar Beak Growth

    One of my yearling sulcata tortoises recently started developing a pecular growth below her lower jaw. My question is, should I just leave this alone or clip/grind it down? I'm fairly adept in terms of my fine motor skills and am certain I could cleanly remove it, but am I best off just...
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    Houston, TX yard weeds (toxicity question)

    I have three yearling sulcatas that have roam of the yard and eat a combination of grasses, weeds, and mazuri that I soak and lay out for them every other day (the yard has not been exposed to chemicals or fertilizer). The sulcatas are growing and active, but I'm concerned that their favorite...
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    Lancecham

    Lancecham Review I ordered two sulcata hatchlings from Lance and the experience has been great! Both sulcatas arrived healthy, active, and eager to eat! I can tell that Lance is dedicated to his animals. His tortoises have great appetites and aren't picky about their foods which proves...
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    Lower Wattage Mercury Vapor Bulbs with UVB?

    I currently use a 100 watt PowerSun UVB bulb on the hot side of my enclosed chamber for my sulcata. The problem is that this brings the lowest temperature in the enclosure up to 88 or 89 degrees, which is a tad bit too warm. Does anyone know if there is a reputable manufacturer of a lower...
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    Sulcata Growth - An Evolutionary Theory

    In sulcatas, it has been well documented that humid conditions contribute to accelerated growth and higher activity, and that dry conditions seem to slow growth and cause lethargy. I think it's very possible that the specific effects of humidity levels on tortoises are adaptive, and that there...
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    Introducing Mazuri to hatchling Sulcatas

    Wasn't sure whether to post this in the Sulcata section, or the diet and food section. I'm trying to get my 3 month old sulcata to accept Mazuri. Unfortunately, she's very good at picking out the greens from the mazuri, even if cut up the greens, and mix in moistened mazuri. When she eats...
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    Finished building my enclosed chamber "furniture". (pics attached)

    I just finished building an enclosed chamber for my hatchling sulcata that the wife actually allows in the house! I purchased the plywood and moulding at Home Depot, and bought the double-pane window on Craigslist for $30. My sulcata is noticeably happier with the higher humidity and...
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    Cypress Mulch "Blend"

    I'm interested in buying Cypress mulch for use in my hatchling sulcata's enclosure, and took a look at what Home Depot and Lowes have to offer. They have several Cypress Mulch products to choose from, but all of them are "blends" containing "natural forest products" which suggests to me that...
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    Built My Own Zoo Med Style Tortoise Table

    I had enough scrap wood and chicken wire in my garage to put together a Zoo Med style tortoise table for my very first Sulcata (hatchling). The main difference in my own design is I didn't build in a floor piece. I left the bottom open so I could use the existing grass in my lawn as the...
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    is this recipe a good staple diet for my hatchling?

    I'm a new proud owner of a two month hold sulcata hatchling, and have been lurking on these forums the past couple days learning as much as I can. I wanted to ask if you guys think my recipe is a good staple diet for my sulcata. I dump the following into food processor: 1. a handful of...
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