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Hello, We live in an area close to the coast that has a high humidity level. We have taken our torts (6 of them) to several different vets for years with the same respiratory infection that comes back in at least 1 tort every year at this time. The Torts have received clarithromycin...

Hello, We are having a problem with the larger (Mom) female, Ramming and eventually flipping her baby Girls. This happens in the compound and out in the yard. Other than creating another Pen, any suggestions? Thank You!

Hello, The soil in the area is almost all clay and the leafs on our plants and trees are turning yellow. Our landscaper is suggesting using a Nitrogen Fertilizer. Is this OK for the Tortoises? Thank you!

Hello, Wanted to know if this is a problem or not. We have 6 Mojave Desert Tortoise. 3 males woke up about 3.5 weeks ago and the mom woke up 2 weeks ago, but 2 of the daughters are still out cold. They move around in there dark box, we wiggle their legs but they have not come out of...

Today I went out to pick up the plates after feeding my tortoises, I found a good size pile of a semi hardened bleach white foam next to one of the plates, and it was not there when I put the food down. I do sprinkle light amounts of Calcium and 1 capsule of antibiotics (several are slightly...

Hello, Went out last night to my local reptile store and was a little overwhelmed and confused on heating elements for my enclosure. This morning the temp inside the box was 70 degrees and the humidity was at 75. If anyone can give me some advice on what heating and digital thermostat...

Hello, I hope this is the correct forum for this question, need to know the perfect temperature and humidity needed for good health? We live close to the beach in Oceanside, Ca. This weekend I installed thermostats and humidity gauges, The reading this morning was 60 degrees and 70% humidity...

I have inherited 6 Dessert Tortoises, lately have noticed the mother of the bunch started wheezing, then noticed bubbles and what appeared to be a sneeze with discharge. I made an appointment with a Vet in my area. What should I expect when I take her in? Any suggestions, comments would be...

Can someone please help me identify the species of tortoise’s I have inherited? this would help in what forums i should be in, thank you in advance. I’m still unsure of the sexes as of now, but that will be my next question in another forum. I was told the baby in the image is a male.

Worked this weekend on my enclosure. Assembled and modified the houses, planted a small palm and some small hibiscus. Larger hibiscus, ramps for the houses this next weekend. Also, adding another level to the fence base, these guys can climb! Overall they are checking out there new home...

I need some advise/suggestions on the weather or not to remove the sand from the enclosure. The sand was put there by the original owners as a beach bar area. it is clean beach sand, it seems to pack very well and the Lizards love it. Thank you!

Hello Everyone, Tortoise Rookie back again for expert advice. Here is what I have done so far, we just finished the fencing and the divider to separate the males and females. I will be finishing up the gate latches today. This weekend I will start the Burrows. They will be constructed facing...

Hello All, Here are some pics of my future Tortoise enclosure that I am starting. My first question is, what type of walls should I create for the most escape proof enclosure Second question, my Dad always buried chicken wire just under the dirt so they can’t burro out, is this a good idea...

Hello my name is Bryan and I live in San Diego, Thank you for adding me to the club. We just purchased a new home with a perfect area for a large enclosure for Desert Tortoise. I will be asking advice of all the experts on this site to do everything correctly and in the best interest of my...