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    Finally buying a leo-- but which one to get?

    I've been looking for a baby leopard for a little while, and I've finally narrowed my search to 2 animals. There's a local guy who's been working with torts for a while, and currently is breeding radiated torts, but has bred leopards in the past. The currently babies he has aren't his own, but...
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    Should I buy a baby leo fed grains?

    Hi guys, I'm interested in buying a baby leo from a local guy who says he breeds leopards. He's got a collection of baby leos that all look and act healty. However, he told me that he feeds them grains in addition to various grasses, leafy lettuces, weeds, and carrots. Some of the larger babies...
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    How long is the "delicate" stage for hatchlings?

    There are a lot of articles and care sheets out there stating that beginners shouldn't take on a hatchling because they're more delicate than a young tortoise that has "weathered the storm", so to speak. But how long before a hatchling is out of the delicate stage? I've seen some recommend...
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    How to tell if tort is wild caught or CBB?

    I went to a local reptile shop this morning to take a look at their inventory. It had 4 little Greeks in the 2-2-1/2" size. The guy in the store told me that they were "100% captive born" almost a year ago, but how do I tell if he's telling the truth? I know African torts are no longer...
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    Thinking of getting a tortoise-- what type?

    I know there are lots of "which tortoise should I get?" threads and FAQs, and I've read a lot of those but still can't figure it out. A couple months ago, I found a young 4-5" sulcata on my driveway and ended up buying lots of things (large plastic container, 2 lamps, halogen and MV bulbs...
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    Leopards less hardy than sulcatas?

    A couple months ago, my family found a ~5" sulcata tortoise in our front yard/driveway. Someone eventually claimed it about 2 wks later, but during that time, I went through a crash course in sulcata care, and actually did a decent job, IMO. :D Right now, I have a 35 gallon plastic tub, a...
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    "Regular" thermometer vs laser temp gun

    Which is the generally preferred means of checking temperature, one that measures the air temp (via dial or probe) or a laser temp gun? I understand the latter checks surface temps, which doesn't reflect the air temp always.
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    How long before baby sulcata no longer hides from me?

    I've posted in a few other threads that I found a small 4-5" sulcata in my driveway about a week ago. Someone probably released or lost his/her tort recently. In any case, I have it in a large plastic tub and it seems to be doing well, but it still hides from people whenever someone gets close...
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    Anybody use a dog kennel as an outdoor enclosure?

    I have a small 5" sulcata that will quickly grow larger. It's going to be impractical to house in inside really soon, but I'm worried about predators outdoors. Is a dog kennel with a cover an acceptable enclosure? Obviously, the space between the bars on the kennel can't be too wide, but will...
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    Large dog cage/crate as an enclosure...

    Specifically for a young sulcata, currently 5" in length. Size is somewhat limited indoors, so I'm thinking of putting it outdoors. However, we've got a variety of potential predators, so it has to be in a protected enclosure like one of these for outside...
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    Do young sulcatas eat grass?

    I have a 5" sulcata that I got just a few days ago. I have him in a large plastic container at this time and have filled it half with grass, hoping to provide it grazing substrate. However, it doesn't eat the grass. It will eat some of the leaf lettuce I provide it, so I know it eats. I've read...
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    Some recommendations regarding lighting/heating, please

    In general, what's preferred for night time heating, IR/red/black lights or ceramic heaters? Specifically, I recently acquired a 5" sulcata that I'm trying to set up a good enclosure for. Currently, I've got a 3 x 2' container with a halogen floodlight for heat. However, I want to preserve the...
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    Found a sulcata tortoise in my driveway! Please help... (LONG)

    I took a trip to a very large reptile store in Southern CA a couple weeks ago to look at snakes and monitor lizards, but some of the tortoises caught my eye. The massive sulcatas near the store entrance intrigued me, and I was reminded of a friend who kept a ~80 lb sulcatta in his backyard. I...
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