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    Close encounter with a snake... should a snake be killed if found within a tortoise enclosure?

    RE: Close encounter with a snake... should a snake be killed if found within a torto I had the same situation and grabbed long tongs out of the kitchen and a plastic pitcher with lid and held my snake 7 inches from the head and quickly pulled it up and out. I did this three times (three...
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    Hatching

    Amazing! Keep sharing!!
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    Edible plants

    Do you have a Petco nearby? Our local Petco started selling safe plants :)!! They have a live plant area next to the torts. Just throwing it out there. I also I added a lot of fake plant designs -- and they love them too. Fake ivy hanging along the interior wall and hanging down around the...
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    Enjoying some pumpkin

    Awesome pics !! And nice work on the pumpkin!!
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    I need some ideas for an indoor enclosure.

    Since it was made I put wood over one end to create a hide as well. They love it :) I love the ease of lifting the door. Leave the door knob or handle and hinges- it all comes in handy. If its old be sure to sand it down and repaint or spray paint. My local Home Depot said they are busy making...
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    I need some ideas for an indoor enclosure.

    I went to the Home Depot and we built mine right there!! Remember you have to get it home :) I used an old screen door frame and put mesh wire so the lights could rest on it-- turned out great!! It's on my Facebook page for my web site: Dianespetcarepa.com! Scroll down to find it- 2 posts. Home...
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    Please help. I think something is wrong with my Russian!!

    Any update? Hope things are well...!!
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    Olly's Outdoor Adventure!

    Awesome picks!! Great for the calendar! All of them :)
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    Please help. I think something is wrong with my Russian!!

    She's a fighter!! Keep her warm and definitely take her to the vet with a poop sample :) is your vet experienced with torts??
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    Both my Russians not eating

    I just went through this too. Mine wouldn't eat, but were active and one redecorated :) I brought their outdoor food rock inside with some other familiar items and then they started eating :) One pigged out and the other was like -- where's mine?? So keep offering the fresh greens. It will happen!
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    Please help. I think something is wrong with my Russian!!

    Great! Keep us posted :) !! Let us know how the vet visit went. Glad you could get her there so fast.
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    Please help. I think something is wrong with my Russian!!

    How long have you had him? Yes, please get to a vet - this is very serious. You need the proper lighting ASAP. Have you soaked him in warm water (they need to poop). Does he try to drink?
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    Tootsie Roll and Tank looking good :D

    Awesome!! What kind of monitor are you using? That's a great idea!! [hr] I know :) sounds pathetic, but it would help with peace of mind :) I built a new table and I worried while one redecorated-- and flipped. She's ok, but I worry a lot... Just being a mom :)
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    Eating just worms

    Mine goes through this twice a year-- they love worms and well-- they should. Since its fall I slow down on the worms... I put one on her greens and it usually borrows and she now eats the greens to get to the worm. I do that every three days. It's taking over a week, but she's finally eating...
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    HE HAS RETURNED!!!

    Congrats!! She is a lucky girl! :) do you have a cover on her day-time pen? Do you think and animal got her?
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