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    Frozen tortoise treats?

    I found this while searching the internet. It seems dangerous. Any opinions? http://petdiys.com/diy-frozen-tortoise-treat/
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    Granulated cork bark

    i saw this stuff on amazon being sold as substrate and was wondering if it was safe?
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    Carpet?

    Just out of curiosity, I was wondering if I could keep my red foots on carpet or tile like my other reptiles. They have a mister and a fogger for humidity.
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    Substrate question

    My tortoises are getting a larger enclosure soon, and I was wondering about substrate. Right now they have bio-active substrate that is a mix of soil, orchid bark and coir. I used it because I wanted to grow plants. Well, in the new enclosure I won't be growing plants so should I stick with...
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    Enclosure material

    has anyone made an enclosure out of this type of Pvc? It would be for a red foot. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda-HP-1-2-in-x-48-in-x-8-ft-White-PVC-Trim-H120AWS6/205309788
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    Enclosure pond

    soon, I'm going to be building my torts a huge indoor enclosure, and I was wondering if there's a practical way to add a filtered pond? Maybe even a waterfall type feature? The enclosure is going to measure 8'x4'x28" tall. I want to make it taller, but it needs to fit through my door.
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    Extra Scute question

    Hi I have a cherry head with three extra scutes on one side, and I've noticed they're starting to pyramid a little. The other side of her shell is smooth. Is it normal for extra scutes to pyramid? Is there something I can do to prevent it?
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    Keeping cactus pads fresh

    i want to order some cactus got my red foots, but since I only have two babies I'm worried it'll go bad and I'll waste money. What's the best way to keep it fresh? I would plant it, but I'm in an apartment, and I'm a serial plant killer.
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    Venezuelan size

    I'm just wondering how big the average female Venezuelan red foots get?
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    Toxic?

    Does anyone know if the ATHYRIUM NIPONICUM REGAL RED is toxic? I couldn't find any info on it.
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    Fir Bark for Drainage

    Hi I was wondering if the big chunks of fir bark they sell at home depot would make a good drainage layer? I'm worried about it rotting. thanks!
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    Drainage layer

    What's a good alternative to rocks for a drainage layer? I'm hoping to find something lighter. I found some rubber playground mulch. Would that work?
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    Multiple levels?

    I'm converting a dresser that measures 48x30 into an enclosure for my baby red foots. I want to add a second level. What's the easiest way to do this? Can you please post some pictures of double level cages so I can get ideas? Thank you!
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    Aloe

    Hi guys I bought my torts an aloe leaf to try today.They didn't like it, but I did use some of the gelas a shell and skin moisturizer. Has anyone done this before? It seems to have worked great. They look more hydrated, but they're not shiny like I had used oil.
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    Just sharing some pictures

    I just want to share my lovely babies with everyone. I love them so much!! This was a protein day. They're eating super high quality cat food. One is crill and the other is alligator. Ruby when I first got her Ruby 6 months later. She's 8 months in this photo. Chillin' on the couch...
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    Squash Party!!

    My torts just love squash.
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    Best plants for bio active viv

    I set up my foots' home last January with bioactive soil and cypress bark. I planted some spider plants an aloe and a tiny Palm. All the plants except for one spider plant aren't doing well. They're turning yellow, and slowly fading away. I think it's be cause the soil is constantly moist...
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    Live Plant Question

    Is it OK to plant herbs in a Greek Tortoise enclosure. I was thinking of using rosemary, Thyme and lavender because I read somewhere they encounter those plants in the wild.
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    personality?

    Hi About 2 years ago I got my first reptilian pet, a bearded dragon, and absolutely fell in love with them. A few months later I added a leopard gecko to the family. Lately I've been considering getting a pet tortoise. I've been doing some research and have narrowed my choices down to a...
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