Recent content by Jenminer

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    Picky eater

    Thanks for your input, I figured I wasn’t alone, but it’s good to hear from someone else on the matter.
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    Picky eater

    So lucky me I have another picky eater. Last time it was a Herman’s tortoise who only wanted flowers for a good 6 months, now a 2 month old Sulcata who only eats mazuri tortoise diet and vegetation if it’s covered in mazuri. Does this happen often with youngsters or am I just special?
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    Tortoise aggression

    Didn’t figure it was personal and I like the idea of my little crumb snatcher thinking I’m food instead of an invader. Although this tort will chase my cats too,,, whatever. Maybe something will change, maybe it won’t, still love the little thing. Thanks for your opinion.
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    Outdoor housing

    Anyone want to throw out their two cents on what kind of flooring to use for a Sulcata’s outdoor house. Cost, convenience, what the animal likes, what’s easier to clean or replace, insulation, etc.
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    Northern Ca

    Yeah, it’s probably a pipe dream of mine. I don’t want the animal to suffer, I was just curious if anyone had attempted to keep one in northern Ca and if it was possible or not.
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    Northern Ca

    Does anyone keep Aldabras in northern Ca? I know they do in southern Ca with success. I’d love to have one but only if it was safe and the animal would have a good quality of life.
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    Tortoise aggression

    Oh well, good thing it’s a small tortoise. Still love the little brat, I’ll make a beware of tortoise sign for the enclosure.
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    Tortoise aggression

    My young Herman’s tortoise has been trying to bite our hands and feet lately. Very actively trying to run a hand or foot down and take a bite. This animal is a little over a year and a half old and was moved to a larger enclosure a few weeks ago, but the aggressive behavior started a little...
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    New baby question

    I'm trying the routine you suggested and trying not to worry(easier said than done on the worrying). Sorry I didn't say thank you sooner, been a crazy week.
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    New baby question

    Yes, I am prepaired to separate them if or when problems occur and I have been offering them various weeds and greens like they get from the breeder, they are also getting warm soaks. I just wanted a rough idea of how long it can take a tortoise to acclimate to its' new home provided all their...
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    New baby question

    Ok, so I finally decided on some Hermanns tortoises and on Tue my two little Hermanns arrived from the Arizona tortoise compound. They are moving around, digging in, sleeping and someone ate a dandilion flower( spelled wrong). I know they having to take in a lot and need an adjustment period...
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    Closed chamber

    Damn you're fast Tom, wish everything could respond like you. Thanks for the reply.
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    Closed chamber

    Can a baby Hermann be raised in a closed chamber or would shell rot become an issue?
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    Night time concerns

    I've heard the enlongated tortoises are more active in the evenings and early mornings, how do enlongated owners manage this? Do the tortoises get left out all night, temps allowing? Will these tortoises know to make use of a heated shelter? Do they get put to bed late and let out early? If left...
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    Papaya Ramming Elongateds

    It's amazing how round the babies' shells are compared to the adults. At what age do they start to lengthen out? Also how do you manage a group of them? I hear they can be nasty to each other sometimes.
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