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    Info For New People. Please Read This First.

    Any recommendations for LEDs then? Is it super important to be specific on the type of light for LEDs if the UVB is a separate unit? Right now I've just been running an extra Phillips hue in a regular desk lamp synced to sunrise sunset times.
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    Info For New People. Please Read This First.

    H Hi again Tom, hope all is well. As winter approaches, I am making some adjustments to the inside enclosure. The biggest of which is new UV bulbs. I was going to get the 12% Arcadia HO (22 inch) you recommended in other posts. would that still be your recommendation? If so, the default lamp...
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    Tortoise behavior: runs over to me enthusiastically, but non aggressively. cuddles up. then pee's on me?

    Leopard Tortoise, occasionally treats my girlfriend the same way but without near the enthusiasm
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    Tortoise behavior: runs over to me enthusiastically, but non aggressively. cuddles up. then pee's on me?

    Glad to know I'm not alone. And I wouldn't say he's in my lap perse when it happens but he does like to climb on me before finding a comfy spot or something and settling down. My girlfriend calls him an egg because every time I squat down to do something he runs and nestles up between me an the...
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    Tortoise behavior: runs over to me enthusiastically, but non aggressively. cuddles up. then pee's on me?

    Hello, My tortoise has always done this thing where as soon as he sees me he trots over. Usually he climbs on my feet or if I'm sitting down messing with something in his enclosure he'll nestle close. He usually sticks out his neck for scratches or rubs his shell against my hand until I pet him...
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    Info For New People. Please Read This First.

    Hi Tom, thanks again. I wanted to highlight the changes I have made in leopard tortoise care at your advice here and the specific Lep page. Also had a few follow up questions. Leopard tortoise< length 9 inches, weight 1700g, age unknown. 3. Soaking: no such thing as too much soaking eh? He’s...
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