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Since there are so many avid gardeners on this forum I was wondering if a small wood chipper is worthwhile buying? I don't want to spend too much so I was looking at the 3". I have never used one. I don't know if I would find it useful or frustrating. I was hoping to use it to mulch the...

This is a two sided issue! :) I am looking for input and/or brand advice. I am thinking of brumating Goose when she is old enough (not this winter or possibly even the next). In the meantime...I have a very small fridge due to the nature of our kitchen. My men have filled it with beer and...

Does anyone have one of each? Or a picture of a mature animal, side by side, of each? I've seen them at zoos over the years, but of course I wasn't paying attention to details at the time. How similar are they in appearance? The Aldabra has a nuchal scute. The Galapagos doesn't. That's...

Newcomers to tortoises (that includes me) seem to be baffled by all the conflicting and confusing advice out there. I thought a thread to try to sort through it might be helpful (or at least interesting). I've compiled my own list of twelve bits of rather conflicting information and advice...

My weed of the week: Flixweed (AKA Tansymustard) Descurainia Sophia Can't find any information on whether it's okay for tortoises or not. And I've read both that it's safe to eat and that it's toxic to livestock. I'll err on the side of caution of course, but thought I'd check in here...

I just received my tortoise poster in the mail! I was planning on having it framed and hanging it in Goosefoot's room. I couldn't tell exactly all what was on it from the on-line image, but assumed since the Hermann's are one of the top pet species that a Hermann's certainly would be on it...

I am still not straight on the total required UVB recommendations to prevent MBD. If 1/2 hour of natural sunlight twice a week is adequate for UVB...should I stop using the indoor MV bulb during the time when there is access to the great outdoors? It also gets very hot in our house during the...

I am dragging the freshly scrubbed blue water trough around the yard trying to find a good place for it...to be the temporary outdoor enclosure for my baby Hermann's (this summer, and possibly next summer as well). I think I'd like to have it on our front step...which is akin to a balcony...

Again...just looking for ideas for the future outdoor enclosure. I love the kitty litter box with the rubber matting idea that Colleen T. had... http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/can-you-guess-what-this-is.139158/ I just found this too: Bird bath. It looks a bit small, but might do...

As I've been reading through various topics...and numerous threads...I'm wondering why breeders aren't focusing on producing a 'mini-tortoise'? Since tortoises require so much space and many people don't have space (but get a tortoise regardless) why not breed a mini-Horsfield's or...

Since I have time to build the outdoor enclosure (either next year, or even the year after)...and time to shop for supplies (and hopefully find good deals)....I am looking at all kinds of options. Given our climate (harsh prairie) - and our yard (acreage with predators) - I was wondering if...

I need to purchase a new hygrometer. The inexpensive round dial ones are inaccurate. I have 4 of different types (for different purposes) and they're either all broken and/or each give a different reading. I don't really want one that sticks to the wall since I want to be able to move it...

I did search, but really couldn't find anything on this product. It has Hermann's on its list of species that can eat it. It says it can be used as the sole diet - which surprised me a bit, given what I've read. I looked at the...

I'm not talking about free roaming the house. But was wondering about supervised or safe 'out' times for added exercise. For example: I can easily close off our main bathroom (cats!). I could set up a little indoor/outdoor carpet and a lamp. Goosefoot can safely roam a decent amount of...

I didn't know these existed until I joined this forum! :) I picked up a Mastercraft one on the way home...even though it was 50% off it was still a tad expensive...so I will assume it's decent quality. How accurate are they? It doesn't quite mesh with the digital thermometer. ..and when I...

This is a general question, but I'm going to ask... Is it just me, or is there an issue with inadequate cord length in general? For example, I spent the extra money to get the Zoo Med power bar/strip because I can plug stuff in on the timer side...or on the non-timer side...and I was hoping to...

I have been a tortoise owner for just over a week now. So far so good! I continue to read as much as I can and keep myself informed. This is an excellent source of up-to-date information. Thank you all for providing that! It was mentioned that pictures are appreciated, so I thought I'd...

Just so I have something to use as a rule of thumb... If you can feed your Hermann's a bit of a treat...that is too high in sugar or protein...how much/often is considered 'rarely' or 'occasionally'? Can I give my baby one pea (a single pea from a sugar pea pod for example) a week? How about...

Having brought my baby home last Saturday - and doing my reading...has led me to a renewed interest in weeds. I have dusted off my weeds books, including my Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada...and am rather surprised to find out that almost everything in our very weedy yard is edible...and...

Regarding supplies - and other than being potentially over- priced... What tortoise supplies do you/ don't you buy from pet stores. ..and why or why not?