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  1. RussianTortsNF

    Respiratory Infection

    My African Sulcata is showing signs of RI. I cannot get her into the vet until Thursday as there are few exotics in my area. What should I do until then? I have upped temps and blocked off the cooler dark side of her enclosure. Do I continue soaks??
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    Weight Loss

    My Sulcata Rescue Delilah has steadily been gaining weight. This past week she lost 18 grams, should I worry? - 10/18 Delilah 828grams - 10/25 Delilah 865 grams - 11/1 Delilah 912 grams - 11/8 Delilah 935 grams - 11/16 Delilah 960 grams - 11/23 Delilah 942 grams
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    Mounting lights in a closed chamber

    I need to mount two CHE and a Basking light to the top of my closed chamber, best idea? Should I use the domes? They will Be matter to the lids I lift up when I go into her enclosure.
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    Closed Enclosure Questions

    Hi! I have a couple questions as I am new to this. My new enclosure, a closed chamber is just about finished. It is 81x24x36. I planned to use fine orchid bark as the substrate, 4 inches deep. She will have an 18x36 area as a hide. I will have 2 CHE and one basking area. What watt bulb should...
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    Basking Area and CHE

    The new enclosure is almost done. I have two 24 inch uvb lights that are going in- Reptisun 10.0. I’m trying to decide what to use for the basking area? If i keep a CHE in there, can I get away with one heat lamp for the basking area or should there be 2? The enclosure is 24x36x81. I’m just...
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    Help!!!! Just Rescued Sulcata

    I rescued my first sulcata 4 weeks ago. She is at least 5, came to me at 812 grams with pyramiding. They thought she was a Russian all these years. They kept her in s tiny fish tank with no uvb, feeding her tomatoes and ice berg lettuce. She is now 862 grams. I have so many questions and...
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    Safe Wood Stain for indoor enclosure??

    Hi All- can anyone recommend a safe wood stain to use for the outside of my enclosure? It’s going to be in my livingrolm so I prefer it to look nice. I plan to let it air dry a week before bringing it inside. I’m lining the bottom And 6 inches up the sides with linoleum and sealing using...
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    Male and Female RT need new homes

    I rescued a Male and a Female Russian Tortoise from squalor in April. I am relocating from Buffalo, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL in January and I am looking to find a great home for them. I have a HUGE indoor enclosure that will go with them if needed and you can accommodate it. I am willing to...
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