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    star tortoise 2 years old scratching wood

    from last 2 days my tortoise is scratching the wooden table at the corner.I don't know it's absolutely normal or what. between also seen my tortoise trying to scratch beak and front hand nails in the corner. it repeats. he is active eating well. is this behaviour right ? do they try to trim...
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    what should be the approximate size and weight of 2 years old star tortoise

    what should be the approximate size and weight of 2 years old star tortoise. i wanted to know approximate size and weight so that i would know. My tortoise is eating good .moving around(active) but still sleeping most of the times.
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    How Can I Tell If A Tortoise Is Healthy And Doing Well

    I wanted to know what things to keep in mind for the Tortoises for initial years like growth what should be considered to make sure they grow healthy and steady. parameters are like growth lines,size year wise, what are the healthy growth sign that babies show.. how to nurture them correctly...
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    One quick question (digging in the corner)

    Hello, the symptoms of my baby tortoise. Is it normal for baby tortoise to go in one corner end and try to push it ahead... after few mins he is asleep. is this behavior normal for baby tortoise ? thanks,
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    baby star tortoise needs new home mumbai India

    Hello, Wanted good sound owner for the baby tortoise in mumbai(India) only.. reason: I have two babies of indian star tortoises and they are suffering because of aggression and hence need to separate them for there survival. thanks,
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    Looking out for home for baby tortoise in mumbai for the right owner!

    Hello All, i am looking out for someone who can take care of the baby tortoise. Need the rightful owner who can take its care correctly!and provide the right environment to grow old. The owner should be from Mumbai. reason : I have two babies in the 4ft 2 inch box and they seem to have...
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    Baby Star tortoise not active

    Hello all, lately in mumbai india summer is here. temperatures are from 29 degree Celsius to 31 degree Celsius. humidity is 65% to 71%. currently soaking them twice a day for 20 mins. they are kept in enclosure of cocopeatcoir. they are kept 15 to 20 mins in sunlight daily othertimes 20-30...
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    Betel leaf for feeding tortoise

    Can I feed my tortoise betel leaf which we get in India.
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    UVB light height in enclosure

    Hello, wanted to know at what height i should keep 13w UVB bulb in an enclosure for optimum uvb for the tortoises. i live in mumbai india but sunlight come in the morning after 11pm which is harsh.so they stay in light only in the evening for half an hour at 4 to 5pm but they not always stay...
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    Can anyone tell me difference between shrilankan/Indian/burmese star tortoise

    Can anyone tell me difference between shrilankan/Indian/burmese star tortoise and identify them. how to identify the hatchings and juvenile for type of star tortoises. How to increase star tortoise immunity towards Respiratory illuness. I have two star tortoises kept in the the small 4 by 2...
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    wanted to know sources of UVB light from Mumbai

    Hello all, Wanted some authentic sources to buy UVB bulbs in mumbai. also wanted to know rise in temperature with timing and watt for uvb bulb. Anyone has bought UVB bulb in mumbai for tortoises ? or only provide natural sunlight ? In mumbai temperature will drop to 24 degrees celcius in...
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    can anyone describe the eyes of baby indian star tortoise

    can anyone describe the eyes of baby indian star tortoise with pictures ?? how to check they are healthy or not.
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    Help with Tortoise Health!!!

    Hello all, Attaching Photos of my baby star tortoises. I have two star tortoises ayu (male) and Urja(female) mostly 3 months old. After Diwali festival it seems that urja has little moisture in the nose. saw one little bubble from her nose with half an hour interval.so i have increased the...
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    Hello! New to Tortoise Forum!

    Hello fellows tortoise lovers! I am new to this forum and have been the owner of two baby star tortoises named ayu(male) and Urja(Female) for over week now and am always eager to learn more about how to better care for my friend:) I have been trying to quit bad habit of fellows Friends owner of...
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    Different types of Grasses weeds for star tortoise

    Hello All, I have got two babies from pet shop in Mumbai. 2-3 months old .have 2 by 1/2 feet box currently will be upgrading to 3 by 3 shortly.I am using coconut coir substrate(little moist other dry,moist at hiding place) and also have the hiding area.food plate and water plate are always...
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