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    Is my aldabra growing too slowly?

    Ok! That was actually a typo, I meant to say 80 instead of 90. The humidity is around 80% and rarely goes below 70%. Thanks for the information.
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    ALDABRA TORTOISE BREEDER

    I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure it means that he/she likes it. Most aldabras like being rubbed, scratched, and sprayed with water.
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    Is my aldabra growing too slowly?

    The temperature during the day is around 90 and the hottest temperature is around 98. At night the temperature rarely goes below 80. I feed him opuntia cactus, hibiscus leaves, grass, and mazuri occasionally. I got him from a local seller, but he got them imported so if he hasn’t checked for...
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    Please welcome our tortoise family

    Hi from Jakarta too! You have some beautiful tortoises!
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    Is my aldabra growing too slowly?

    Hi all, I have had my aldabra for 3 weeks now, and he is eating well, but I think he is growing too slowly. He is nearly 5 months old. When I acquired him he was 150 grams. After three weeks he is only 183 grams. That’s about 11 grams a week. Is it ok or am I doing something wrong? I feed him...
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    Aldabra not eating much

    He’s eating a lot now! Thanks for the advice
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    Aldabra not eating much

    Ok! I will try that. Thanks!
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    Aldabra not eating much

    I am assuming you are referring to the fact that he is wild caught... Well I just asked the owner again and turns out he is captive bred. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
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    Aldabra not eating much

    Sorry, I forgot to add this to my post... He takes a few bites of his food, then looks away and walks away.
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    Aldabra not eating much

    Hello all, I recently acquired my first ever baby aldabra. I got him on Sunday, 18 October 2020. He is 4 months old. I am quite worried because he isn't eating a lot of food. His enclosure is around 30 square feet but I am going to move him to a new enclosure with 300 square feet for him. I...
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