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    Mulch

    I have an area with 12” depth for my tort. She likes to dig.
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    I need some ideas

    I’d keep it simple to keep issues low. Plus they do t need anything fancy or crazy. Mines a rectangle with some solid, rocks, and driftwood.
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    Russian tortoise hibernation questions.

    I have a fully grown Russian tortoise and she is in an indoor enclosure in my basement. She has uv light and two heat lamps. Normally she slows down this time of year and eats less but this year she has been digging a lot. I added more dirt to make her happy and she seems to have gone into...
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    Depth of substrate

    I have about 5” everywhere and a few places 8” for her to bury herself.
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    What’s Everyone Feeding With the Lettuce Shortage?

    I’m having the same problem as the OP. My tortoise was neglected and I’m have troubles too. I have a great wegmans by me, but nearly everything is gone off the shelves. I’m trying to branch her out and get her eating more items. She hate mustard green, collard greens, and turnip greens, she...
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    My wife is in a photo contest and needs some vote. Help her put

    Nope. Perfectly harmless. They mimic rattlesnakes though with thier tail. My wife was freaking out when I touched it.
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    My wife is in a photo contest and needs some vote. Help her put

    We go every year and it’s just a fantastic vacation. We camp up there for a week. Lots to do and the water is crystal clear. I catch fish and cook them up for all the kids. You would be surprised at how many parents walk up and say that’s the first time multi child has eaten fish in there life...
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    Fires

    Scary stuff folks. Stay safe and evacuate if needed. Take your tort of course!!
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    Conversations with your kids

    It’s a good day when you only have to wipe your own butt again!!
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    Inside the misunderstood culture of furries

    I have 5 furry bunnies I love. My wife loves them way more than me.... she might be a furry!!
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    My wife is in a photo contest and needs some vote. Help her put

    Yes it should be the only one that comes up when you click on the link.
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    My wife is in a photo contest and needs some vote. Help her put

    Thanks guys and gals. My wife is proud of her pictures and she took it only with her IPhone. She has a knack for the right light and position. She has had some of her photos published internally at her job and at some educational events. If she wins this camera it would truely up her game.
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    My wife is in a photo contest and needs some vote. Help her put

    I think you have to enter an email address and confirm your email. Thanks
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    My wife is in a photo contest and needs some vote. Help her put

    My wife is in an outdoor photos contest and is currently #5 and if you would be willing to vote for her she would appreciate it. She could win the camera of her dreams. http://wshe.es/o3KOK6fU
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    Springmix pulled from the grocery store due to romaine lettuce

    I’m actually going to be setting up a hydroponic set up in my basement at some point. That is a good idea and I have about 5” of organic soil in her enclosure so it should work well for your idea. Thanks again and I have already looked into getting some tortoise approved seeds.
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