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    Sleeping

    For anyone still following the tortoise is much more active. Some days runs around for hours before tiring out. - time. 6m+. takes time to adjust to any change - reduce lighting. I had a arcadia 12% bulb + basking bulb. I noticed the animal was light sensitive, always seeking dark places. I...
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    reptile boarding nyc

    Need boarding for tortoise for a week. What is peoples experience with boarding? Is there any recommendations or experiences in NYC area?
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    Shell health

    egyptian tortoise, 4 yo. On the back near the edge its slightly discolored and dry around edges. Q: Thoughts? Is this normal growth or something to be concerned about? Thanks in advance!
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    UVB, Temp, Light reqs

    Egyptian tortoise aren't as common and thus I've found it difficult to find accurate specific lighting,temp data online specific to this species. One such source I've found is from jzar : How much UVB does my reptile need? The UV-Tool, a guide to the selection of UV lighting for reptiles and...
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    Tortoise isn't eating

    Yes they sleep 20+ hrs. a day. From my experience they may sleep even more if conditions aren't right and take months to adjust to a new environment. Most problems in a tortoises life are solved by sleeping/waiting it out. Predators -> Can't run away to defend so best way to avoid is find a...
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    Terrarium

    Either works, maintaining humidity is important for babies though. I keep mine in a mostly closed enclosure and run mister twice day. You can also make a plastic box with fogger which it can go into if wants. Also relevant: - Building Egyptian Tortoise Enclosure (Youtube) - Egyptian Tortoise...
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    Russian Tortoise

    Also see tortoise table . I live in city so finding wild weeds is not an option but if shop around many grocery stores carry everything like dandelions.
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    Tortoise not really eating

    Food sounds fine. Find out what he was eating prior. They're really picky when it comes to any changes and can take time to adjust. Also please advise temp, humidity, species
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    Hermanns not eating any greens help please!

    I have same issue. Trying to reform habits is challenging. Tortoise *loves* repcal, mazuri lp is meh and raw leaves are yuck. I think its identifying these things: - Texture (moist pellets vs crunchy greens) - Color (green vs multi colors) - Smell - Taste I've been mixing them together in 2...
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    Tortoise defecate white poop

    I think thats why he looks so satisifed w/ himself in last photo (after)
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    Tortoise defecate white poop

    Thanks for response. Yes, he's an egyptian. 2.5 years old, 2.5" long, weighs 83g
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    Tortoise defecate white poop

    - Gave tortoise a shallow warm bath - Large pink organ came out of tail. Is this the tortoise penis? intestine? What is this and this is normal? (see attachment) - Tortoise peed and appeared to poo out white feces. Is this normal? (see attachment) Otherwise seems normal/happy. Eats, sleeps...
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    Sleeping

    I think they're fairly sensitive to both temp and humidity conditions. Seems to be most active in afternoon (1-3p) with temp of 80-90 and humidity of 60-70%. As soon as humidifier turned off and drops to 20% ambient goes back to sleep.
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    Sleeping

    2 yo Egyptian tortoise (new). Sleeping a lot (22+ hrs. day). At night sleeps in hide, at day wakes up walks over to favourite spot which is 88-90. He's eating normally. Wondering if this is normal behavior? Temperatures: - Basking: 95f - Day (High/Low): 75-90 - Night: 70
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    Unipaws or Zoomed enclosures

    No issues with ventilation, fresh air in a closed enclosure?
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