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    Inhaled a lot of my tortoise's dirt

    Thank you!! I will report back if I suddenly get sick haha. Warning: If you hear your tortoise throwing dirt around, don't rush over too quickly...
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    Inhaled a lot of my tortoise's dirt

    Weird question, but my tortoise was kicking (digging/throwing, whatever) dirt today in her enclosure. I inhaled a ton of it. Will this make me sick? The dirt is from the desert and hasn't been cleaned for a couple of weeks. Could I get salmonella or anything else? Do we even know? I got a huge...
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    Wattage for UVB?

    I just wanted to tell you, Tom, thank you so very much for your helpful advise from this question. I did as you said and got the light you recommended, my beautiful tortiose is doing wonderfully and healthy. Took her to the doctor and they said she is being kept very well. I would not have know...
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    Wattage for UVB?

    Thank you Tom. Do you think a 50 UVB sounds right for a desert tortoise?
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    Wattage for UVB?

    Hello, looking for the right wattage for UVB bulb for my desert tortoise. Her house is 24x18 and she is about one year old. Can you recommend brands and the correct wattage? I had a bulb before but we moved and it went missing, and I can't recall anything about it. Thanks!!!
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