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    Pros & Cons of Using Aquariums when a Tub is Not an Option

    We have to have a secured indoor enclosure that is a minimum of 4'x2' for our Russian Tortoise. He is currently in the bottom portion of a Ferret Nation cage with plexiglass secured on the exterior 4 sides, which creates a tote-like environment but has a secure top that allows airflow. We have 2...
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    When to trust a vet's judgment? Dying tortoise :(

    Our tortoise was diagnosed with shell rot just over 2 weeks ago when we brought him in promptly after noticing a mark on the underside of his shell. Our vet is licensed to do exotics and treats birds, reptiles, etc, although I do not know in what frequency given that we aren't in a major city...
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    Hello from MN!

    Hello, We live in northern MN and have recently had our adult RT of 18 months (as in we've had him that long, he was adopted as an adult) diagnosed with shell rot. We had read and read before adopting him, had taken him to our vet who is experienced with reptiles for his "new pet" check up 2...
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