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    Do female Galapagos tortoise bite?

    Hi guys. I’m fascinated with Galapagos tortoise and I’m preparing the knowledge to get one or a pair. From what I read galapagos do bite each other when raised together, even when they are a few months old. I’m wondering does this apply to males only or even females will bit each other when they...
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    My happy tortoises(Sulcata, Radiated and Aldabra)

    Happy happy tortoises. I have had them since they were hatchlings. Love them so much:)
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    HID uvb light?

    Thanks for the detailed info. I’m in Texas so my tortoises can enjoy sunshine during some warm days in winter(of course in other seasons they can enjoy the great outdoors). As long as HID has no safety problems it seems I can stick to it as basking light.
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    HID uvb light?

    Hi guys, I read that HID bulbs provide decent uvb amount and the uvb they emit degrade much slower than other kinds of bulbs. However it seems they are not preferred by the market. I once used exo terra Sunray 70w HID for a long time and now I can’t find the replacement bulbs anywhere online at...
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    Now I keep him in a cage instead of his previous kennel fence since I saw a falcon in the sky, I think he is still too small for an enclosure with an opening top. Not like his older brother......
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    The shipping of fire ant bait took longer than I expected, haven't got a chance to apply it. However it seems the ants in my yard is more "tortoise tolerant" than those living in my friends yard. No new wounds yet.
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    Buying it NOW
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    Just tried. Yes I have fire ants in my yard also. Leant it a in hard way. :)
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    Yes! I'm in Houston TX. Wow these damn ants.
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    Thanks, I'm in Houston TX. I'm also suspecting they are fire ant bites probably. Thats so sad if it's true. Fire ant bites are nightmares even for me... I probably need to move him inside now
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    Radiated tortoise wound

    Hi guys, I went abroad for a few months and left my radiated tortoise Tony to my friend. He lived in his backyard with fence. After I came back I found there were small wounds everywhere on his neck and limbs, don't know what's happening. His appetite is good and seems not bothered with the...
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    HOPIES STORY

    He is so cute! Now the dogs behind are jealous lol
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    HOPIES STORY

    Are those rear legs normal now?
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    Possible trade for a baby Galop?

    May I ask where did you buy those radiated tortoise in Texas?
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    (Need Urgent Help)UVB fluorescent light tube

    Don't worry about it. If you follow the instructions and your tort get MBD, then you will get paid for tens of the price of your tort.
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