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  1. Plato_The_Tortoise

    Greenhouse

    I have a portable green house in my backyard and was thinking about moving my tortoise into it because I have had troubles keeping his enclosure humid in the past. If he was kept in a greenhouse would I still need a UVB bulb?
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    Best plants for an enclosure?

    Today I am going to my local plant store to buy some plants and seeds to grow for Plato:) I was wondering if anyone knew any good plants or seeds to get, especially for red foots. Thanks :)
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    He won't eat mazuri

    My baby red foot has been a good eater, but he will not eat mazuri. Does anyone have any tips on helping him get one?
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    Purchasing tortoises online

    I know that lots of people say it's best to look for a local breeder first but others say that buying tortoises online is the best option. What do you guys think about purchasing tortoises online?
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    Are humidifiers worth it?

    I have seen many humidifiers fog makers lately and am wondering what your opinions are on these products. Do you think they are worth buying?
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    New Red Foot owner

    Hey guys! I am a first time tortoise owner and am wondering if anyone has any tips for me? I am actually having a bit of a problem as well if anyone could help me with it. My tortoise table has had very low humidity (A problem which I am fixing tommorow), and he has had a diet that has not...
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    Red Foot Tortoise Diet

    My new Red Foot came a bit early and O wasn't prepared food wise. He is a hatchling and I am wondering if anyone can give me diet tips? I haven't been able to get the food he needs. I heard mangos are good? Anyway, I have been feeding him strawberries and some cucumber and lettuce lately, but he...
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    Managing heat and humidity

    Hi, I have a new Red Foot hatchling and I built him a new table. Everything has been running pretty smoothly besides heating and humidity. I have a uv and ceramic heat emitter but the entire table is 70 degrees besides the basking spot which is usually okay besides when it overheats and gets to...
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    My Red Foot tortoise enclosures

    This is Plato's RF Tortoise enclosure. It is 50 inches long and 24 inches wide. The substrate is cypress mulch, fine coconut coir, and a little bit of sand. He has two hides, a basking spot, a walk in water and food dish, and some rocks. I'm still working on the arrangement and am also going to...
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