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    Research on Tropical Tortoise Species

    I am currently in my last semester of college and am taking tropical ecology as an upper division elective to complete my bio degree. I have decided to do my presentation of a tropical organism on tropical tortoise species. I am having a hard time finding research articles that I don't have to...
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    Rapini okay?

    just purchased some rapini from the store and was wondering if this okay to feed as I can't seem to find anything regarding it........ thanks guys!
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    outdoor enclosure has taken off!!! but few concerns.....

    I finished my outdoor enclosure about 3 months ago and sense then it has gone wild! Everything has just exploded with growth which is awesome! I planted carolina tortoise supply grazing tortoise seed (80% of enclosure), squash, cucumber, pansies, wheat grass, spinach, escarole, collards, and 3...
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    New outdoor enclosure + Is this safe?

    Built this last week but wanted to wait for the seeds to start growing a little before I posted pics. It's 20ft by 3ft. It was 80 in las vegas today so the torts got to finally use it :) Also pics at the end are of weeds on the side of my house I've been letting grow out.... does anyone know...
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    Bindi's New Grill

    After some sedation, beak trimming, and bonding my baby Bindi has a new smile :) She was wide awake when I picked her up and is doing great! Thanks again Tyler Stewart for the recommendation on a great vegas vet! Before (underbite with deep cracks on either side) After
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    Any fellow Brussels owners?

    I was just curious if any other TFO member own a brussels griffon. Boy are they funny little guys and just a joy to own. Heres my 1 year old brussels named Chewston :D they are also hypoallergenic and a great alternative to a pug or many other smooshie faced shedders.
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    What To DO!?!? (beak problem)

    My new pardalis which I finally named.... Sabindi :) (its an african name meaning full of life) has a definite underbite. I noticed it the minute I opened her from the container and thought it was cute until I saw a slight crack on the left side that was some what deep. I then became concerned...
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    MY 2 NEW TORTS!!!

    So I recently just got two new torts and wanted to share pics and info about them! But first I thought I would give an update on my tort Pheenie first so he's not left out :P He has been doing great ever since I got him last August. He has a lot of new growth & I love his color, he's almost...
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    Mallow???

    So I see that many tort keepers feed their torts mallow. My question is... What exactly is it and what is the easiest way to get it etc. Always looking to add some variety to my now THREE! tortoises diet. Also is hibiscus flower leaves considered mallow? I just bought a hibiscus flower plant and...
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    CHE give off more heat?

    I currently am looking to raise the temps on my cool side from 80 to 85ish. I have a 75 watt blue light on that side.... If i change it to a 75 watt CHE do you think I'll be able to achieve the temperature I want?
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    leo going downhill....

    I purchased my gpp leo in october as a hatchling (60grams) and she has been totally great active little girl but the last week or so she has been acting lethargic, only eating a few bites if that, keeping her eyes closed, and makes funny sounds ALOT... like a bird squawking? Visual-> gapes her...
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    SLO tortoise?

    My grandparents live in San Louis Obispo CA (cali mid coastal line) and were wondering what kind of adult tortoise they could house in their backyard year long? I was thinking redfoot but not 100% sure. Their backyard is tortoise paradise and after meeting my torts they are obsessed.
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    Leopard Chamber

    Turned my 40 gal breeder into a closed chamber, with lights inside. Maintaining 90% humidity day and night. Lights: 10.0 reptisun tube, 75 watt exoterra basking light. *light ontop is CHE for night only* Completed this in october but haven't shared yet :) Added new substrate today:small layer of...
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    Zoo Med Repti Bark

    I have recently noticed that very reputable tort owners like vegas leopard and tom are using this type of bedding and was wondering if you could give me some feedback on how you like it? Im currently using a mixture of coco coir and cypress mulch from pets mart and no matter what I do 2-3...
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    Baby Outdoor Play Day (pic heavy)

    It was a nice day today & mommy was off from work :D Tanzie & Pheenie :tort::tort: Thanks For Looking!
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    Finally Got Her GPP!

    SHE ARRIVED:D And she's Gorgeous!!!!! She's already super active and eating like a cow :P I need help naming her!
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    Where can I get a Pardalis Pardalis?

    I really want a gpp leopard tort and was wondering if anyone could share where they got theres and they're experiences. Im nervous I'm not going to get a real one. I have found some on a few sites but purchasing online always makes me a little nervous. Thanks for your help guys :)
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    Mr. Pheenie

    Hello everyone I have been on this site for about 2 months now and have nvr introduced myself! My name is Kate and I live in vegas, I am currently about to graduate with my bio degree and wrk as a veterinary nurse. I've never before showed pics of my baby sulcata Pheenie :) he is 4 months and...
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    Burmese MT Tortoise a possibility??????

    I have wanted a Burmese Mt Tort hatchling for a while now and have all the means to do so.... BUT ....... the fact that I live in Las Vegas NV is freaking me out a little...... It is 100+ here most of the summer and cold cold here in the winter. Does anyone own these beautiful torts that live in...
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    Hatchling Galapagos Tortoises!

    I went to my local exotic pet store (las vegas) and was super surprised to see that they had 4 baby galapagos tortoises!!! They were GORGEOUS and almost black and soooooooooo cute! I just had to let everyone know because I feel like its not everyday one comes across this :) If anyone has been...
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