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    Tortoise table fluorescent tube fixture

    I've recently purchased two Arcadia products, the Ultra Seal fluorescent lighting controller and the lamp reflector. I'm trying to implement both of these products into my tortoise table but I'm having trouble. Could I possibly use zip ties to secure the light into place (zip tie the wires to...
  2. Isabel Casiño

    Sudden activity and soaking all day

    My RF King which is about 4-6 months old usually sleeps all day, is up for a few minutes and doesn’t move out of his hide. Today he was active since about 10:40 am to now (3:14 pm) I took him outside because I thought he wanted to go for a walk and play in the grass and after a hour I put him...
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    Breeder recomemdations

    We are new to tortoises but have had aquatic turtles before. We decided on the red footed tortoise but have a few breeders in mind and need help choosing which one to go with. Petsmart?- i was told no but we found one my daughter really like Cbreptile? Tortoisetown? I would appreciate any...
  4. Isabel Casiño

    Red Foot Only Eating Grass

    I give my RF a mix of mostly fruits and greens everyday (Romaine, mango, strawberries, prickly pads, etc) with a little vitamin A sprinkled on top of it, even though I give him a reasonable amount he ignores the food and only wants to eat grass. Help me out please, have your RF’s ever don’t...
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    Growth on nictitating membrane on red footed

    Hi everyone! I have a rescued red footed tortoise, Happiness. I just discovered a growth in what I believe is her nictitating membrane. I hadn't been able to see her in a number of days and her other caretaker human tends to miss things, so I'm not sure when or how it appeared. Initially I...
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    Looking for red or yellow foot tortoise breeders

    Hello, I am looking to buy a red or yellow foot tortoise from a reputable breeder. I live in Chicago, so shipping may be a bit complicated. I hope to hear from you!
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