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  1. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    My family actually quite enjoys having him. I guess I feel discouraged by the deception of what I thought he was. Does that make sense?
  2. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    I'm going to get a kiddie pool for him instead.
  3. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Thanks. I guess I'm most concerned that he is WC. All of my research has me worried about that.
  4. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Dang it. I was under the impression that he was captive breed AND a different species. This is disappointing. Now I'm not sure what to do. I really want a male Hermann's tort, but we've had this Russian for a few weeks. Suggestions?
  5. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    WC meaning wild caught?
  6. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Yes. Big difference.
  7. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Shell is close to 4" long. How old do you think he is?
  8. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    We had a hatchling Hermann's tort die and we recieved Alfie as a replacement. The breeder has been very kind, helpful and responsive so I don't want to give them a bad wrap. Just wondering what type of tort Alfie is.
  9. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Thank you. I'll be switching him to the plastic pool soon!
  10. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Thank you for your input. What do you think? Hermann's or Russian?
  11. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Backwater Reptiles
  12. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    These are great suggestions! Thank you. I love the different types of enclosures.
  13. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    The breeder I bought him from said he was a Hermann's. How can I tell the difference?
  14. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Here a pic of Alfie trying to stick his head and feet through the bars.
  15. Melissa Butler

    Outdoor Playpen Problems

    Just bought Alfie an outdoor playpen from ZooMed and he hates it! He's been prowling back and forth like a caged lion and keep trying to poke his head through the bars. Is this normal? Will he get used to it?
  16. Melissa Butler

    What is a healthy color of urine and fecal matter?

    Thank you so very much! I found the info you provided very valuable. Such a relief to have a forum like this to help ease a new owners worries.
  17. Melissa Butler

    Favorite Substrate?

    I'm using a 50/50 mix of organic top soil from the hardware store and Reptile Bark for my Herman's tortoise substrate. The Reptile Bark seems expensive. What are some appropriate substitutes?
  18. Melissa Butler

    What is a healthy color of urine and fecal matter?

    I'm a new Herman's tortoise owner. I've done a bunch of research and think that I'm providing a healthy environment for my tort. But, this morning his urine was white. Is this normal? Also, his poop is always green, soft and mushy. What does healthy urine and poop look like?
  19. Melissa Butler

    My Eastern Hermann's Tortoise has white urine as well. Is this normal?

    My Eastern Hermann's Tortoise has white urine as well. Is this normal?
  20. Melissa Butler

    Your Hermanns Favorite Food

    Alfie loves his collard greens. I try to mix it up by adding kale, peas, carrots and green beans. He hates the green beans and carrots, but enjoys the peas. He also loves a little watermelon once or twice a month. I'm getting some thornless cactus pads and dandelion seeds in the mail. I'm...
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