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    Growth line on the shell

    Hi all, I have been keeping a pair of radiatas for about a year and a pair of leopards for 3 months. The radiatas have been doing great and are growing fast, evidenced by both the increase in weight and the appearance of pale lines along the edges of scutes on the top and bottom shells. They...
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    Testudos

    Dear All, I would like to ask how to tell the differences from several species of Testudo tortoises from Europe. A local pet shop said some "4-Toe" tortoises (of the Testudo genus) coming soon. What specific tortoise were they talking about? Thanks.
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    White Urine powder

    I would like to ask under what circumstance will a land tortoise excrete urine in white powder form? Under stress? Lack of water (to preserve water)? Any time? I ask because I have kept my baby Leopard for 2 months now and I have never seen her excrete white powder. Only watery clear...
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    Bubbles from my baby's nose

    Please help. My baby leo (2" shell length) is showing a few bubbles from nose. I can't bring her to see a vet right now because of work schedule. What can I do now? Temp: hot spot 92F Night time: 78F humidity 60% (hide) She appears fine with good appetite. Eyes clear. Warm water...
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    Mazuri for Leopard?

    Dear all, Is Mazuri Tortoise food good for leopard? It seems to have a high protein content (>15%). I use Zoo Med Grassland Tortoise for staple and it has only 9% protein but I want to rotate different food to get a more balanced diet.
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    My baby plays death most of the time

    Dear all, I am new to this forum and I hope you guys can help me on this. I have a baby Leopard (shell length 2") who I acquired a month ago. It was quite active before and the lamp was on (Exo Solar Glo 125W) from 10.30am to 4.30pm. It would retreat to hiding after light out. But...
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