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I am having two new tanks built for my tortoise and turtle. I will be meeting with the person that will be constructing the tanks next week, so there has been no discussion yet on the details. Both tanks would share the same welded metal stand. The turtle tank would be on the bottom and the...

What would be the ideal size of tank for a Reeve's turtle to live in for the rest of it's life? I am prepared to make it as big as necessary and probably even bigger as it would be more comfortable if there's as much space as possible. My brother currently has a 300 gallon tank for me (I will...

I messed up badly. I feel really bad. I have never had this happen. I was scrubbing the tort using Hibiclens and after the scrub, I was putting her into her container to dry. I saw a little dot of foam on her eye. I instantly started flushing her eye. It swelled quickly and she wasn't able to...

Would anyone be able to tell me which Bromeliad this is? I've never seen it before and when I purchased it, the tag just said Assorted Bromeliads. It's finally in the tank after waiting over a year to plant. Just curious as to it's name - I wanted to look up it's details and requirements, etc...

This is kind of an odd question and I understand if there is no standard answer.. I own a Reeve's turtle. I've had him since he was 13 grams - I've had him for over two years. I asked the man that bred him to show me pictures of his parents as well as asking how big they have gotten. They are...

I am wondering what is going on with my Cherry Heads' plastron. S/he had severe fungus and some rot when I acquired her in July of last year. Background: S/he lived in Petsmart's quarantine room in a 5 gal tank with a 25w heat bulb and was fed kale and carrots for an estimated six months. I was...

I am wondering what is going on with my Cherry Heads' plastron. S/he had severe fungus and some rot when I acquired her in July of last year. Background: S/he lived in Petsmart's quarantine room in a 5 gal tank with a 25w heat bulb and was fed kale and carrots for an estimated six months. I was...

On Saturday morning, I moved my Cherry Head to a 75 gallon long tank. She ate very well the day that she was put into that tank. She has not wanted to eat since. She has a t5 HO fixture and light. Her basking spot is 30 degrees Celsius. The cool side is 28 degrees Celsius. At night time, both...

Yesterday, the community met at the hall. There has been a rise in coyotes in the neighbourhood. There were cameras set in the field and an entire pack was caught on camera, during the day time. This field is a 3 minute walk from my house. I am not worried about letting my dog outside (he is...

We used to use fertilizer for the grass but for the past two years have not used any. I am wondering if it safe to have the tort out and eating the weeds that have been growing? Thanks for any advice.

Been working on the back yard today. We ripped out a big tree stump last summer and I've got lots of dandelions growing in the dirt currently. I have noticed two weeds that I've never seen in our yard - just wondering if they are safe and edible! One has small purple flowers with red/green...

I have a Reeves turtle. I purchased Regelus in October of 2013. He (I believe it's a male, will add photo below of cloaca) was 13 grams when I got him. He now weighs 192 grams. He gets Mazuri aquatic turtle food daily. He loves Ramshorn and Malaysian Trumpet snails which he discovers throughout...

So I have finally found Mazuri for my tortoise but the problem is that it is the LS formula. I managed to get 12oz for $16.00. I would of liked to try the original so I'll still be looking for it. If my Redfoot has started to take to the LS, should I continue? It is day two of the Mazuri LS...

How old would a cherry head approximately be if it's 3.5" in carapace length? I know there's no exact answer.. I got my tortoise July 21st of last year from Petsmart. Normally, I wouldn't get my animals from pet stores.. but s/he was going to be euthanized so I brought it home. S/he was...

Bought some watercress today - a little gift came with it - a snail. It's big. Would it be safe to put the snail in my turtle tank?

My question is about my bromeliad. I'm not sure of the exact species of bromeliad I have in with my tortoise.. I bought it at a Home Depot a few months ago - I washed it for a good ten minutes, replanted it and let it sit for a few months. I've recently added it in her tank (still in the tall...

I live in Canada, so this thread is not for me. I also apologize as it is about a turtle. We have a member that has a sick baby yellow bellied turtle and desperately needs a vet. He has been posting in the turtle section to no avail. I figured since a lot of people cruise this part, maybe...

One of my orders from Carolina Pet Supply arrived. I received a bunch of seeds, the Herbal Salad Mix as well as Oputunia Powder (Ground Nopal). How often should I use this powder on my torts' food? How often can I use the Herbal Salad Mix - every feeding? I have a Cherry Head who weighs 59.8...

Goodbye! This thread is a thank you to this forum. Day in and day out, I'd keep fighting with humidity and the lack of it would cause my Cherry Heads' eyes to close. I'd find her with shut eyes when the humidity was low. I had read the closed chamber enclosure thread - today is my first...

Going to Home Depot to purchase a thermostat today after work for my tort tank. A little embarassing but how does it work? Will it be an outlet that you plug lights into and will turn them on/off when they get to the set temp? I feel so stupid for asking this but I thought I should ask before I...