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she has a large grassy area with weed and grass. I have some rocky areas she likes wslking on them. Her enclosure is gettting small, we are in the process if making a outside enclosure, and just useing her current for sleep. I am going to take her to the vet. I believe I figured out what her...

waddles enclosure is 2ftx3ft, yes she has heating lamp, one for the day and red for night. her cage says about 80. I soak her about 3 times a week for about 30 mins or longer. She does have a water dish in her enclosure, sometimes I see her in it not often though. She does graze outside. Pellets...

I am thinking my turtle might have the beginning of a upper respiratory infection, no snot or wheezing. just lack of interest in food and sleeps alot. I called my vet and she mentioned that, waddles might have a URI, if she can't smell than she won't eat. if that is the case, is there anything I...

sorry if I wasn't clear this is all very new to me. waddles is usually in her cage for a couple hours after she wakes up. lol she sleeps in all the time, she awake about 10 am I feed her and if its nice, she in the backyard all day. depending on the temp tell 5pm. I just called my vet and they...

waddles size 7in long and 8in wide maybe 2.5 to 3lbs, and her cage is called "tortoise house". when shes out side, I have an "L" shaped backyard some grass dirt rocks normal. shes inside only when its too cool. lately its been nice, but when I put her outside she roams for a bit than shes...

:tort: my waddles, for the past almost 2 weeks has been eating very little, piro she was killing her food. Yes I have her proper care food diet sheet. She eats "natural grassland tortoise food" pellets I alternate her vitamins as instructed. But lately its a few bites and then shes...

:tort: Hi my name is Justine, I am the turtle nanny. I have and care for my sisters sulcata tortoise waddles. waddles is an african spur thigh tortoise shes about 2.5 to 3 lbs 8x7 in size. Waddles was given to us from a family friend that found her walking on the side of the frwy. From...