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  1. UMDRunner

    is this a good basking lamp for a russion tort???

    T-Rex 160 Watt UVB Heat Lamp?? http://www.petsolutions.com/T-Rex-160-Watt-UVB-Heat-Lamp+I43882406+C40002022.aspx Thanks[hr] I plan on getting just one bulb for my russian, so it needs to be pretty versatile. How do these compare to the one I previously posted...
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    How will I know if my russian is pregnant? How to prepare???

    I have two russians, one male and one female. The Female was pretty young when I got her, so the male and female didnt mate the first year. Now just recently I have seen the male mating with the female. (so I believe) If the female is indeed pregnant, how long will it take for her to lay her...
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    Cheap bulb to use

    Currently I keep my 2 tortoises outside for around 5-6 hours a day so I dont have any UV bulbs in my indoor habitat, I only have two heating bulbs. I know this isnt the best thing to do, especially when fall/winter hits and I need to keep them inside all day. What is the cheapest bulb to get to...
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    Using sand as bedding?

    I have been using Eco earth for the past two years for my two Russian torts. I have two enclosures that they can walk back and forth to using a ramp. Im thinking about putting some sand from my local beach (very fine white sand) into the smaller enclosure as an alternate substrate for them to...
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    Where can I find Eco Earth the cheapest?

    I buy the 3 pack bricks. Petco is out of control, like $10 a pack, I know I've found them online for like $3-4 but can't remember where. Anyone know? Thanks a ton
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    bottom of shell flaking!!!

    I have had a russian tourtoise for about 2 years now, and just recently the bottom of his shell has begun to flake off a little bit. I noticed it becuase I brought him home for x-mas break and while walking on some longer carpet I noticed a scratching noise. I checked and part of his shell had...
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    Russian's not really getting along?

    I have had a female russian for about 5-6 months, we just got a new one, we are pretty sure it's another female, but it's hard to tell because it's pretty young. The past couple days our old one, which is probably like 5 years older and quite a bit bigger is bullying the younger one. It keeps...
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    Outdoor enclosure help

    I just made an outdoor enclosure for my russian. It is basically a wooden square 4' x 4'. The walls are tall enough so he can't climb out. I have it set up so I can move it wherever there are good dandilions and sunlight. At the end of the day I bring him back into the indoor enclosure and set...
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    RES Swimming?

    I just got a RES yesterday, he has been swimming the whole time! we have a place that he can rest on, it is a piece of wood that is easily big enough and it dips down just below water level. We've put him on it a few times, but he jumps right off. Is it safe for him to be swimming all the time...
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    Russian and Red Eared Slider

    I have a russian tortoise and just got a red eared slider today. Could they pass some pretty bad diseases between eachother? Should I make sure to wash my hands before I handle both? Would it be bad to let them bask together?
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    How often should I change my substrate?

    I have one russian tortoise, I have two pretty big elcosures that are ramped so he can walk to each. One is about 6ft by 3ft and the other is 5 feet by 3 feet. I use eco earth and spot clean whenever my tortoise poops or pees. How often do I need to completely change the substrate? Since I have...
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    Part Time Outdoor Enclosure HELP!!!

    I have one russian tortoise, but I'm getting a second this summer. I live in MN so I keep mine inside all the time. This summer though, I plan on building something simple to let my torts graze on grass and dandelion and just get some good old fashioned sunlight. I can't let them live outside...
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    How do you cut tortoise nails?

    I think my russian needs a nail trimming. How long is too long? and if they are too long, how do I cut them?
  14. UMDRunner

    Wanted Russian Tortoise

    I am looking for 1, possibly 2 russian torts. I for sure would like a male, If I get two a male and female would be great. The only problem is I am from MN so I would most likely need you to ship. Please let me know if you have anything! Thanks
  15. UMDRunner

    Wanted: Male Russian

    Anyone have one for sale, or know of anyone? Thanks
  16. UMDRunner

    Can Sulcatas Live Indoors?

    I'm from MN and really want to get a Sulcata.... would it survive living indoors 75% of the year?
  17. UMDRunner

    Any Runners here?

    I am pretty serious into running. I run track and cross country at the college level now and was woundering if there were any other runners here. If so, what level? 5K? 10K? marathon? I run pretty much everything from the 400m to the half marathon. I Would classify myself mostly as a...
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    Soaking/pooping question....

    I soaked my russian in the tub yesterday and he did something very strange. He pooped at least 6 times the amount she's ever pooped in a day before. She went 4 times, and 2 of them were massive, 2-3 times as big as normal. Could something be wrong? Or was she just excited/stressed from being in...
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    Any male russians for sale?

    ??????
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    What do you tell people when they give you crap for having a pet tortoise???

    My tortoise is sweet, all of my roomates love it, but when I tell other people about it, they always respond with something like "Why do you have a tortoise? what can you do with it even?" I think it cool just to watch them grow, dig around and eat food. Plus it's super cool that it should...
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