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  1. UMDRunner

    is this a good basking lamp for a russion tort???

    T-Rex 160 Watt UVB Heat Lamp?? http://www.petsolutions.com/T-Rex-160-Watt-UVB-Heat-Lamp+I43882406+C40002022.aspx Thanks[hr] I plan on getting just one bulb for my russian, so it needs to be pretty versatile. How do these compare to the one I previously posted...
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    How will I know if my russian is pregnant? How to prepare???

    I have two russians, one male and one female. The Female was pretty young when I got her, so the male and female didnt mate the first year. Now just recently I have seen the male mating with the female. (so I believe) If the female is indeed pregnant, how long will it take for her to lay her...
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    Cheap bulb to use

    Currently I keep my 2 tortoises outside for around 5-6 hours a day so I dont have any UV bulbs in my indoor habitat, I only have two heating bulbs. I know this isnt the best thing to do, especially when fall/winter hits and I need to keep them inside all day. What is the cheapest bulb to get to...
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    Using sand as bedding?

    Thanks for the tip. Ill make that mixture then.
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    Using sand as bedding?

    I have been using Eco earth for the past two years for my two Russian torts. I have two enclosures that they can walk back and forth to using a ramp. Im thinking about putting some sand from my local beach (very fine white sand) into the smaller enclosure as an alternate substrate for them to...
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    Where can I find Eco Earth the cheapest?

    I buy the 3 pack bricks. Petco is out of control, like $10 a pack, I know I've found them online for like $3-4 but can't remember where. Anyone know? Thanks a ton
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    bottom of shell flaking!!!

    ya, I'll get that up soon, I'm home for the holidays and I don't have a camera here
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    bottom of shell flaking!!!

    nope its not pink, its like the light color on the top shell
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    bottom of shell flaking!!!

    Its not soft, but it seems to be like a quadrant of his undershell that is like that, should I pull the flakes off?
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    bottom of shell flaking!!!

    I have had a russian tourtoise for about 2 years now, and just recently the bottom of his shell has begun to flake off a little bit. I noticed it becuase I brought him home for x-mas break and while walking on some longer carpet I noticed a scratching noise. I checked and part of his shell had...
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    NBA Finals?

    I'm from MN so I have to follow my boy KG!
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    3 Sulcatas

    they look like they have no room to roam
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    Russian's not really getting along?

    they are getting along now!
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    Russian's not really getting along?

    anyone have some thoughts?
  15. UMDRunner

    Tortoise-related assistance needed ASAP!!!

    haha, I love this post! if only tortoises actually slept in bed with the owners haha.
  16. UMDRunner

    Russian's not really getting along?

    thats not iceberg, its the stalky part of romaine, and no, they never climb out. The upper is pretty low, but in their main enclosure the walls are 10 inches high, they're going nowhere haha. They aren't being bullies anymore, maybe tank just had lay down the law and let koopa know who's the...
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    Russian's not really getting along?

    any advice?
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    Russian's not really getting along?

    Here are some underneath shots: Tank Both: Tank is the bigger one
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    Russian's not really getting along?

    Here are some of both together:
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