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    Golden Greek Tortoise Troubles

    I finally finished my tortoise table! (With a lot of help from everyone on the forum of course!) It's 4 feet long by 2 feet wide by about 8 inches tall with a second story of about 2 feet across and 8 inches wide. I know this probably won't last my Greek for his entire life, but it's a good...
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    Golden Greek Tortoise Troubles

    Thanks! I get him/her in October. I'm finishing up research now and I'll start gathering supplies very soon! Being a younger person, money is sort of tight and I'll slowly be accumulating everything for the next few months. One more question though. What gender of tortoise does everyone...
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    Golden Greek Tortoise Troubles

    Alright! I'll check what the packaging says and go from there. :tort::D
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    Golden Greek Tortoise Troubles

    Just wanted to say thanks! I'm definitely going to use coco coir because it sounds way safer and it's also pretty cheap. :p Also, how far should an 125-watt mercury vapor bulb be away from the floor of the enclosure? I've heard around 12 inches, but some people say around 8 inches. I just...
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    Golden Greek Tortoise Troubles

    Hey fellow tortoise lovers! I'm a 16-year-old reptile enthusiast and I've been thinking about getting a tortoise for a long time now. I'm very set on a Golden Greek, and now after hours upon hours of research I still have a few questions about some care requirements for my future pal. First of...
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