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    Beaulah says Thank you Tortoise Forum!

    We would have never grown hibiscus without nudging, but she loves it even more than radicchio! (This was her first taste. Tortoise vs. flower lasted about 3 minutes of competition speed dining.)
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    Variegated Plantain?!

    I've been oogling plantain seeds online this week and stumbled upon variegated plantains. They are actually attractive! Has anyone grown these from seeds? I'm wondering if they are difficult to grow. Any thoughts/suggestions? There was a rosette forming variety as well. I'm assuming they would...
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    Recovering Russian with MBD? Long post! I'm a newbie!! Lots of pictures and questions.

    After obsessively trolling the tortoise forum, (thankful my girl is getting better,) I'm wondering if she's might have MBD. Also, does she appear to be a she? I thought she was female, but the vet told me she was male. I'm wondering if her shell is slightly misshapen. She has curled nails on...
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    Thank you!!!

    Thank you!!! My crash course in tortoise husbandry has been slightly less bumpy because of this forum. (We found a 'stray' Russian tortoise who isn't doing the best.) I feel like soaking her with carrot puree in the water (I have more time than money, so pretty much made DIY baby food) has...
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    More hello from Portland

    Hello, My partner's coworker found a Russian tortoise wandering around her rural property. Partner and I have a reputation for loving critters and I work with a vet who treats reptiles. We ended up getting an unplanned Russian addition. She isn't the healthiest creature, but seems to be enjoying...
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