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    Horatio Update

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    Horatio Update

    Today Horatio went back to the vet and we found out our tortoise is a girl! She is doing much better. Her respitory infection is gone, she is no longer dehydrated, her shell is getting harder she gained 15 grams. Her color is returning to how its supposed to be. She is eating well she is going...
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    First time tort owner help !

    For an update we think Horatio is feeling better. Been drinking, eating well, going to the bathroom regularly, and moving around alot. do any of you have a toy for your to play with lol if so what ?
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    First time tort owner help !

    that is really helpful ! Mind if i ask what some of you do for yours? You all seem experienced and knowledgeable. I generally do clean up quick however, I just happen to leave the room for a few minutes came back he went and tried to eat it but hey atleast he's pooping before he wasn't much.
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    Cleaning question

    :tort: that's okay I appreciate any help/ support right now
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    First time tort owner help !

    we have 2 heating lamps that we use. We keep them on petty much all times especially at night however I'm not sure if that's correct or not. We do turn them off for a little every now and then since they get hot. Also mine just tried to eat his poop is that weird sorry for all the questions I'm...
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    First time tort owner help !

    is anyone else's tortoise super active especially at night ? I don't know if this is normal or not but our tort kept moving alot last night. I'm hoping that means the meds are helping
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    Cleaning question

    sadly Horatio is quite ill, however the vet gave us meds and we go back in 2 weeks to see how they are working. Think they are helping though
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    Hi, first time red footed owner just a few months old do you have any advice or help for someone...

    Hi, first time red footed owner just a few months old do you have any advice or help for someone new to this ? I ask cause I was told your very experienced, hope you don't mind
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    First time tort owner help !

    We were using reptile bark but asked to discontinue using it until he's bigger for risk he may try to eat it. Paper is only temporary. Plan to ask about using like a moss or something to better help with humidity and such. We mist the tank on and off through out the day for now.
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    Cleaning question

    we were given a pack of forest moss we plan to use after he gets better. The paper is only temporary.
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    Cleaning question

    when we were given our tort it came with reptile bark.
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    First time tort owner help !

    Horatio loves to eat. Horatio eats spinach, kale, collard greens, zucchini, yellow squash, tomato's, fruit wise loves pears and apples. Meat wise gets freeze dried bugs, We started on the Mazuri small tortoise diet yesterday. I've only had my tort a month, I think part of looking that pale was...
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    First time tort owner help !

    Thanks everyone for being so kind and I will keep everyone updated as best as I can. We have him on meds for 2 weeks then he'll go back to the vet to see how he is doing.
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    Cleaning question

    Does anyone know how often to change out the bedding? While at the vet the other day I was recommended to use shredded paper for my red footed baby tort. Thanks for any help
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