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    kleinmanni substrate

    Hello, I will receive an adult pair of testudo kleinmanni tomorrow. I'm quite scared of sand (due to impaction, eye irritation, etc) and I was wondering if this substrate would be good for them: http://www.aquadeco.com/en/aquarien/g-042-korallenkies-m/ It's the only alternative similar to...
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    Hatchling sleepy and not eating

    Hello, I have a 4month western hermanni and I am very worried about his well being. I have him since he was 1 month old. He never was too active (he used to roam for 2-3h per day then bask/sleep) but he had the appetite of a horse. Since last week or so he lost his appetite almost completely...
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    Dumb question about humidity

    Hello, I own a 1-month old hermanni. According to the care sheet, humidity should be 70% Could someone please tell me where should I measure it, exactly? Substrate level? 1-inch above the substrate? Under the basking spot? Middle of the enclosure? I do have a probe sensor but values vary...
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    help a newbie hatchling owner

    Hello, I just got my first testudo hermanni hermanni! He is 1 month and 7 days old. His name is Mojo and actually I don't know whether it's a he or a she, but I'll assume it's a he. Would you be so kind to shed some light on some of my fears? 1. he sleeps almost non-stop, is that normal? He...
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    Western Hermanni Locale

    Hello, I intend to buy a CB (western) testudo hermanni hermanni hatchling in the near future. It will be my first tortoise. I love these shelled little things. I wanted a tortoise ever since I was a little kid. I find them fascinating little creatures. Now that I'm moving from my parents...
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