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    How long can torts go without uv light on?

    I keep my tortoise in a vivarium and have the uv light on for 12-14 hours each day. I stayed at my boyfriends house this weekend and my parents didn't put his light back on this morning so he's been without it all through today. Is this safe and will it make a difference?
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    Help with substrate needed...

    When I brought my hermanns in December I was told by the pet shop to use wood clippings they provided. After being on this forum I was informed this was a terrible substrate so I changed to coco coir. My tortoise is much happier on this substrate however, I use a vivarium and the coco coir was...
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    Gender...

    Could anybody have a look and see if they can tell me the gender of my tortoise please.
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    Hermans diet

    I've had my hermans for a few weeks now and I want to make sure I'm feeding him correctly. What can I give him? At the moment he's having curly kale and spinach. But I want to add some variety without getting it wrong... Help!!
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    Weird question but help!! (remove ink from shell)

    When I brought my tortoise he had a number written on his shell so they knew which one was which. They wrote it in tip ex and I can't get it off!!! Any suggestions on how to get it off without damaging his shell. Please help!!
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    Is this normal?!! (Hermanni eats his feces)

    I've had my hermanns for a few weeks now and he keeps eating his poo! Is this normal or should I be worried? He eats every single poo he does unless I get there first to pick it out. Help!!!
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    Food help!!

    I wanted to make my hermanns a nicer meal for today. But what veg from a Christmas dinner can he have? Help please
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    New owner - advice please!!

    Hi everyone! I brought my first tortoise on Friday and named him Norman. He's around 18-24 months old and I love him!!!! I want some general welfare tips on how to keep him perfect & happy. Also a list of foods he can eat. Pet Shop said leafy greens and things but other websites say different...
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