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    Shell question

    Hi I got my first ever tortoise last week she is a 2 year old (approx) horsefield. She seems to have settled in well she is really active and eats well. She has a flap of 'dry skin' under her chin I've been giving her 15 min soaks incase this was down to dehydration? Also this morning I noticed...
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    How old do tortoise need to be to sex accurately??

    I have been looking at getting a tortoise for a month or so and am currently building my own table, I have been given an unwanted tortoise from a friend who thinks she is about 2 years old. They were told she is a girl n i think she is from pics but wasn't sure how long they take to mature. Thanks
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    Ramps on tortoise table?

    Hi I'm looking at getting a Russian or Hermann tortoise in next month or so and am about to start building an indoor table. I have a space of 5 foot by 3 and have seen a few tables with ramps to a higher section. I have also read tho about tortoises getting stuck upside down. I'm going to be...
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    Best species of tortoise

    Hi I'm thinking of getting a tortoise but unsure which would be the best breed to have in th UK. I'm very new to tortoises and reading as much as I can before I bring one home. Thanks Helen
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