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    Tortoise Identification

    Alright here are the new pictures sorry it took so long. If it is indeed a native tortoise what is the best plan of action for my aunt to take?
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    Tortoise Identification

    In Florida im having her take two more pictures that are clearer so you guys can let me know for sure and i can let her know to release it if that is the case.
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    Tortoise Identification

    My aunt found this tortoise and shes holding it for me and my dad till we can go pick him up.. I believe its a yellow foot which would be perfect since we already have 2 redfoots so we know how to take care of it.. but just wanted to make sure. Sorry for the picture clarity, she has a bad camera
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    Problem

    You may be right on the hose ill have to see next time i change the water. Does the diet look fine?
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    Problem

    Theyre outside they dont have a bulb, they get regular Florida sunshine. As for the water temps i just used my digital thermometer and got a reading of 82 degrees is that too hot / cold?
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    Problem

    Well since dottie seems to have a respiratory problem we were using a dropper given to us by the vet and waiting for her to open her mouth to drop in the baytrill. Their diet includes night crawlers cut up, dark leafy greens, veggies, reptomin, the occasional shrimp. But as of right now she wont...
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    the new "what do you look like" thread

    Hey guys, My name is Chris and I'm from Miami, Florida. Im 23 and have been a reptile lover since i was a little one!
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    Problem

    Yes they are together but we are going to remove the spotted to a warm water seperation container. Should the water be shallow so she she doesnt really need to swim? Here are the pics of the enclosure.
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    Problem

    No they are in a Rubbermaid tote style tub.. Outside with my dad all day theyre getting direct sunlight no glass covering.
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    Problem

    They have miami sunlight shining on them from morrning to mid afternoon and we have been having hot hot weather for a while now.. I dont have an exact temperature check but i cant help but think they have enough warmth
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    Problem

    My dad has 2 baby water turtles i bought him for his bday. A spotted turtle and a western painted. They were doing fine for a while but have both become sick as of late. While the western painted still eats food she seems like her eye is bothering her and she rubs it occasionally with her front...
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    Some new Bubba shots

    I don't know he was found by my friend wandering his front yard. He posted pics on his facebook and i quickly called him and told him i would be over in a sec to take him in. I built him his pen and the rest his history =).
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    Some new Bubba shots

    Haha yeah im thinking about putting a tile there and putting the food on top but as of right now i watch him as he devours his meal just to make sure he doesn't get a little paper fever =)
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    Some new Bubba shots

    Thanks guys, just a question though is Bubba a Redfoot or is he a cherrhead.. I know a plastron shot would be of great help but i'm at work right now with no access to my pictures. The reason i ask is if i do end up getting a female i want to make sure they both are the same species so i don't...
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    Some new Bubba shots

    Well Bubba has settled in nicely into his new home.. when i first got him he was doing everything he could to try and escape but now he has really taken a liking to his new home. Everytime he sees me he "bolts" ( as fast a he can for a tortoise) towards me because he knows its grub time. I'm...
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    Need advice

    I have some hibiscus i recently planted in my torts new enclosure.. but now i'm looking for a shrub no bigger than 3 feet or so that is non toxic that can provide a nice deal of shade for him opposite his hide if he so chooses to go there. The enclosure is outdoors and i live in south florida...
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    Couple Pics and video

    Thank you so much! meant to post this in the video and picture section.. don't know what happened but i find new surprises every day with these guys and i love every second of it!
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    Couple Pics and video

    hey guys little update Bought a Opuntia Cactus for Bubba my male redfoot tortoise's enclosure and today while i was walking out by his pen to feed him notice some chunk marks taking out so i had to take a picture :D. Also fed my year and a half year old Cherryhead some of the remaining pads...
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    Updated pics of Fabio and a new brother + new enclosure

    Thank you so much, Pio is beautiful as well!
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    Updated pics of Fabio and a new brother + new enclosure

    Here is a video of bubba eating some mango on the old substrate, excuse the beer cap i made sure it was removed right as the video ended http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IEz20eb7ec
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