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    New hatchling quaranine

    We just got a new Hermanns and I wanted to get another to put with him. We have a very large enclosure so they both will have plenty of room. My question is how long do they have to be quarantined from each other? Thanks!
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    Russian Substrate-Please help

    He doesn't seem to have any problems with it. He isn't trying to eat it or anything like that. I just was double checking that it wouldn't give him any health problems that I wasn't aware of. He actually seems to like it better because he is burying himself more now. Thanks everyone for your...
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    Russian Substrate-Please help

    Thanks! One more question.....I switched substrate to top soil and peat moss. I use mostly peat moss because its softer and tends to hold moisture better. It is much cheaper than coco fiber, but someone recently said that peat moss might not be good for him. Can anyone tell me if its ok to...
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    Infrared Temp Gun

    Thanks everyone!!! I will go get one this weekend! I really appreciate all the help :D
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    Infrared Temp Gun

    Great! Thanks! I like to save money! :)
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    Infrared Temp Gun

    I was looking to buy the Zoo Med Repti temp that Carolina Pet Supply has on their website. Would anyone recommend this one, or is there a different one I should be looking at? Also, any suggestions for a humidity meter. Thanks!!!
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    Motion time-lapse of four hatching Hermann's tortoises

    I love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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    Russian Hatchling/Sleeping

    That's a relief!!! I thought that might be the case since he's a baby, but I wanted to get a second opinion. Thank you so much for responding.
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    Russian Hatchling/Sleeping

    I've had my RT for a little over a month now. He seems to sleep more than he's awake. He is probably awake for a total of 4-5 hours a day and then will go to sleep until the next day. Is this normal?
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    Is my tortoise dead? :(

    I hope he's ok!!! Keep us posted!
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    Hatchling Humidity

    I have a Russian Hatchling and need some advice about humidity. I have a nice table set up, heat & UVB, cypress mulch. What should I be doing about humidity? I've tried to find info, but it seems to be different for each species and I don't want to do something to harm him. Is there some...
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    Russian Tortoise Name Help Me Choose

    If you want to be unique, choose Toothless. Littlefoot is a common name. Both are cute though!!!
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    Need help naming my tortoise!!!

    Thank you! We really like it too! It fits him already!
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    Need help naming my tortoise!!!

    I think I'm going to use Huxley!!!! Although I thought long and hard about Darwin and Wallace also. Thank you!
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