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  1. txturtledude

    Indoor Baby Enclosure - Maintains Heat / Humidity

    @Tom Oh snap! I bought him from you and he eats like a goat. Also, he is not the least bit shy or skiddish. He was one of your ground hatched Sudans. I am planning his juvenile enclosure right now. When he gets big, he’s going to have his own corral at our family’s ranch. How long do you...
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    Indoor Baby Enclosure - Maintains Heat / Humidity

    It is a spill basin from Grainger’s. It is meant to hold 2 full size plastic barrels. The tent is a 4’x2’ mini greenhouse from Amazon...
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    Indoor Baby Enclosure - Maintains Heat / Humidity

    If you are looking for a less expensive option for an enclosed type of chamber, this is what I do. My baby Sully will stay in this enclosure for the first year. The Basking Temp at the flat rock averages 95-98 F. The Cool Side Temp stays around 81-85 F. Humidity % ranges low 80’s to low...
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    Need advice on housing baby sulcata tortoise

    This is how I house my baby Sully for the first year. The Basking Temp at the flat rock averages 95-98 F. The Cool Side Temp stays around 81-85 F. Humidity % ranges low 80’s to low 90’s. The temp inside the Hide Box is usually between 83-85 F. All of the housing and equipment expense was...
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    Have you tried this??

    Good to know...will do.
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    Leopard Tortoise Planning/Advice!

    Hello @Tom, I want a baby SA Leopard. How do I purchase one from you? I live in DFW area of Texas, so it would require shipping. Please advise... Thx! Charlie (txturtledude) [email protected]
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    Opinions on the sex of this leopard

    I’m gonna say... ...no idea.
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    Proud SA Leopard Owner

    Proud SA Leopard Owner
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    Cyclone’s growth

    DISCLAIMER: The above image of mixing species is not real. The animals in the photo were patiently waiting at separate picnic tables and their images were combined through the use of a photo editor. ;)
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    Cyclone’s growth

    @Az tortoise compound Patiently awaiting a response...
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    Suicidal Tort (Funny Video)

    I lol’d...
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    Would This Work For an Outdoor Enclosure?

    Sounds like a plan!
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    Planning a sulcata enclosure

    @jrh Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I love your new bulldozer, I mean Sulcata. He looks awesome and ready for action!
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    Planning a sulcata enclosure

    If I had his backyard, I would never go on a vacation!
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    Torts hatching in the ground... (Video)

    In one of the videos, the guy says they sometimes spend a bit of time underground before they finally emerge. Not sure how they breathe and avoid ingesting large amounts of sand and dirt.
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    Planning a sulcata enclosure

    Hello @jrh Don’t take enclosure building advice from @Markw84 he doesn’t know the first thing about construction or landscaping. Have you seen his enclosure pics...just sad really! ;)
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    Would This Work For an Outdoor Enclosure?

    Don’t forget about birds of prey. You will want netting over the top.
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    Attacking ants

    Down here in Texas, the damn Fireants have been wiping out Rattlesnake populations. I’m sure they are devastating the Texas Tortoises and 3 Toed Box Turtles, as well. You can only keep them at bay. It is a constant battle. Especially if you go organic or chemical free. You have to check...
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    Getting the right temps

    Cool enclosure! Maybe you manually set the temp higher on the thermostat and it reset afterward. Weird?!?!
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    Tortoise seeking intimacy...

    ;) Puns intended...lol! I still wouldn’t pair him up, but you gotta feel for the little fella. Also, what high school did you attend Cowboy Ken ??? ;)
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