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  1. Ciri

    Hibernation app

    I'm wondering if anyone knows of a hibernation app that can help me keep track of the dates when I soak my box turtles and desert tortoise, as well as their weights. I typically use a spreadsheet to keep track, but it would be nice to have an app. Any thoughts?
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    Botanical Treatment for URI Infections

    I have always been one to suggest that people take a box turtle or tortoise to the vet if there's any chance they could have an upper respiratory infection. Last summer I was faced with a very difficult situation– 5 box turtles became ill with upper respiratory infections. The Vet bill for all...
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    Humorous Turtle and Tortoise book $.99 through Friday, February 5

    My book of humorous observations of my turtles and tortoises is discounted to 99 cents now through Friday, February 5. It is entitled Secret Lives of Turtles and Tortoises, and includes photographs and stories about funny things these lively creatures have done. Find it here...
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    Desert box turtle juvenile seeks a good home

    A young desert box turtle was found in Tucson, Arizona. The owner cannot be located. The box turtle is about 2-3 years old, I believe. He/she needs a new home. This one has beautiful markings. I'm looking for how to post photographs, but can't seem to find it.
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    Save Sea Turtles Petition

    For those who are interested, this is a petition to help save the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle. They can get caught in shrimp nets. It asks Gov. Jindal to Save Gulf of Mexico Sea Turtles from Shrimp Trawls: https://seaturtles.org/takeaction/tel-gov-jindal-save-gulf-mexico-sea-turtles-shrimp-trawls/...
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    Tortoise Lost front legs, Gets wheels

    I ran across this story of hope in a very difficult situation. I thought other members might be interested to read about this: This 90 Year Old Tortoise Lost Her Front Legs So Her Owner Got Her a New Set of Wheels http://twistedsifter.com/2015/05/90-year-old-tortoise-gets-new-set-of-wheels/
  7. Ciri

    Poisonous Mushrooms Can Be Deadly

    Recently my desert tortoise ate a poisonous mushroom that had come up in the backyard without my knowledge. Apparently due to the monsoon rains we get here in Tucson, these mushrooms can come up anywhere. Now that I have learned more, I know many of the poisonous ones are white or brown, but...
  8. Ciri

    Hello everyone! I'm new here, although not new to turtles and tortoises.

    Hi! I'm new here, although not new to turtles and tortoises. I have several desert box turtles, and 2 three toed box turtles.
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