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    WHAT THE HECK? RES babies have ref puffy eyes. Why?

    I went to feed my little slider babies and 5 of the 11 have one red puffy eye. Could it be because their natural sunlight was blocked? Should I move them outside for a few days in safe area?
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    Is Otis ill?

    Is Otis ill? I am taking care of him over the summer for a fellow Science teacher at school. When I got him home in June, his bulb was only 13 watts, and a coil household bulb. His eyes were puffy and white and he didn't look too hot. I took the liberty to add more greens to his diet and up...
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    At PetSmart...what do I need?

    So I am going to give Otis the Russian more heat until his owner decides to keep humor not. I put him in a 40 gallon tank. Took him out of 20 she houses him in. His bulb is not warm enough. At Petsmart. What do I get? I have aflourescent strip for light.m v b with u v b or mercury vapor...
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    Dad and I finished the Indoor Enclosure!

    It's done! Dad and I finished the indoor enclosure today! It measures about 38 inches long and 2 feet wide and has two levels. Pictures are attached. I am the one kissing him on the cheek! I put Otis, a Russian, who I might be keeping, in there to show his size with the enclosure once I...
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    Terrapin Station mom with 26 terrapins looking for tortoise!

    Hello! I am new to TF and have a Turtle story to tell. I am a wife, mom of two teenagers and a guardian of 26 terrapins, mostly red eared sliders. I am a science teacher and began taking in unwanted red eared sliders of students and neighbors about 7 years ago. People don’t realize that...
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    [split] New member looking for small tortoise

    Hi Guys! I am new and looking for a small tortoise that won't grow too big. I am in the state of Georgia. Can you recommend someone who sells small tortoises? Perhaps a western Hermanns? Thanks, Lynette
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