Meet Tooter

lovee50

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TechnoCheese

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Welcome to the forum, tooter looks amazing! Looks like you managed to find a lot of good info.

When it comes to sulcatas, there’s no such thing as too much humidity. Right now, it looks great!
 

Ray--Opo

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Welcome Maria and Tooter. My sully Opo is about the same age. You have a wonderful set up.
 

Gillian M

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Welcome to the forum, @lovee50 .

A gorgeous tort! God bless.

I love his enclosure.
 

Yvonne G

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Welcome to the Forum, Maria!
 

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