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  1. Moshie

    lighting

    I just purchased the Arcadia T5 12% light but cannot find anyplace that states how far this needs to be from my tortoise. I have a three month old Indian Star. I have been searching videos about light set ups but am just getting more confused. Do I also need another source of light to...
  2. Moshie

    Sir Isaac's first birthay!

    Today my oldest tortoise turns one! He and his sisters celebrated with a little fruit. They rarely get such a treat.
  3. Moshie

    Nester

    I just received this little fellow a couple hours ago and am wondering what i wrong with his tail. He arrived very hot and the cold pack had completely melted. I soaked him for about a half hour and then put him in his temporary home until I know it will be safe to introduce him to my other...
  4. Moshie

    Newton still ill!

    Little Newton is still sick. He goes to the vet in the morning again. Tonight he had his shot of Baytrill and then I place him in a warm baby food bath. At first I thought he was actually going to attempt to eat some as he put his head under but when he raised it up he spit out this bubble...
  5. Moshie

    Care of habitat?

    Here is a picture of Sir Isaac roaming about eating in his home. My question is, how often do you need to change the moss in their hides and the substrate in general. I have had them just over a week now and have changed the moss twice and the substrate on the dry side once. Half the habitat...
  6. Moshie

    Help! (not eating, eyes closed)

    I took Little Sir Isaac and Newton to the vet tonight because Newton quit eating and wouldn't open his eyes. He said they had an IR and gave them each a shot of Baytril. I was just going to give them their night time soak and put them to bed. When I took Newton out this is what I found. I...
  7. Moshie

    Hello from Idaho,

    I am happy I have found this forum. I just adopted to baby Burmese Mountain tortoises because I have always wanted a large tort as well as I help home school my grand children and I feel the study of such an amazing animal will benefit them. Sir Isaac and Newton arrived here all cold and...
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