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  • I'm looking to buy a young Russian tortoise, and would like to know how much the total cost (including shipping to 07740) would be for only a hatchling, or only a CB three year old. Thanks
    Tom
    Tom
    Contact Tyler and Sarah at tortoisesupply.com
    I really need help with my baby sucalta tortoise tank is a 37 gallon glass tank ok with Eco earth and a zoo med powers in 100 watt bulb I can't get humidity to come up right now he is only in a 18x18x8-12
    Tom
    Tom
    Is the top open?

    If yes, you need a closed chamber.
    Luke leith
    Luke leith
    I don't know how to close the top
    Tom
    Tom
    You can either buy or build something, or you can simply put something over the top. Yvonne uses foil. There are lots of ideas for this in the enclosure section.
    Tom, recently our female sulcata has had a urine discharge that is thick syrupy like with some white in it everything else normal
    A
    astock64
    Tom, do you have any opinion on above concern? Thx to you and others I,m confident diet and environment are good
    Tom
    Tom
    There are many variables and details to consider here. Best to start a thread on this so we have the room to ask questions and you can get more help.
    Hi Tom I have noticed that you like to use Western Organic Pathway Bark. Do you know the wood composition for this product? Im planning on using it for a sulcata and I heard pine is toxic for them. I cant seem to find this companies website to ensure that it is not pine. I am currently using orchid bark as substrate but want to find something cheaper.
    Tom
    Tom
    I don't know, but whatever it is is fine. I've been using it in closed chambers and growing babies into adults on it for years with no problems.

    Orchid bark can be found in bulk pretty cheap at a nursery. I pay about $10 for a 2.0 cubic foot bag. The pet stores are tremendously over priced.
    T
    turtlewax
    Thanks I appreciate the knowledge!
    Hi tom! I've seen your around. I'm currently breeding my pair of Russian torts and would like you opinion on incubators/care, I have read many books and websites about this topic, but you clearly know what your doing and I would like a second opinion. Sorry for troubling you! And thanks!
    Tom
    Tom
    Tom
    Tom
    One big difference is that most breeders use dry media to incubate russians and maintain humidity with water tubs in the incubator next to the tub of russian eggs. I don't have a lot of russian breeding experience, so contact Carol S, kanalomele, or biochemnerd808 for more specific advice.
    Hi Tom, Im a new member. Already posted on a thread but also saw your in Southern Cali. I thought it was funny you have dog trainer as your main description on a tortoise forum. I actually watched a video on training tortoises. Im a believer. Probably will try with a clicker and treats even if it takes years. Either way hi.
    Tom
    Tom
    Hello and welcome.
    13 lb. Been having some diarrhea. He lives outside during the day on one acre with plenty of grasses. Since the diarrhea has started this is his diet 99%. For the poop...sometimes its good; solid, grassy, brown. Several times a week its totally watery, slimey, brown liquid. Other times yet, its both, like yesterday, liquid, solid, then back to liquid all in the same poop. Fecal sample came back normal
    Tom
    Tom
    If you make a new thread it will be easier to post pics.
    Hi Tom, I'd like to send you some pictures of my sully so I could get your opinion on his pyramiding (or lack there of) but I'm not sure how...also I posted the following on as old thread but was hoping to get your opinion
    Hi Tom, do you have pure gpp for sale? I am in Southern California :)
    Tom
    Tom
    I do not. Hopefully in about another year I will. I have a friend who has some for sale though. Send me your contact info in a "Conversation" and I will forward it to him.
    Do you know any reputable people to purchase leopards from around the Georgia/Florida area?
    Hello new member here I just wanted to ask why is my baby leopard tortoise eating and more active at night time then any other time
    Tom
    Tom
    It would be best to start a thread on the open forum about this. When you do let us know what heating and lighting equipment you are using day and night and what your four temps are.
    I am getting 3 or 4 that are 5"-6" so I'm guessing a few years away from breeding? What size would you say they mature? Are you recommending against an outside enclosure for them? How big is your indoor enclosure for yours & how many?
    Markw84
    Markw84
    I know I will be. I am very excited. I had a picture of Platynota on my office wall back in the early 90's as the species I hoped to end up with one day!
    Tom
    Tom
    I didn't even know what they were in the early 90's. I only knew of the Sri Lankans and Indians back then. I've been told most of the current breeding stock of this species came into the states in the late 90's.
    Markw84
    Markw84
    Maybe it was Sri Lankans I was reading about, but the picture sure seemed like Burmese = six rays. Anyway, a dream coming true.
    Also making a new night box for the outdoor enclosure. I see yours are bare wood bottom as no substrate goes on the kane mat. So do they need a humid night box? do you do anything for humidity for your Burmese in an outdoor night hide?

    Thank you again, and I look forward to comparing notes as we both do more with this great species.
    Tom
    Tom
    I don't keep my Bermese outside. They are locked up in the house and literally under guard by two bite trained malinois as well as an over-protective owner who also bites.

    My other torts get some dirt on the floors in the houses with Kane mats. This makes clean up much easier.
    Tom
    Tom
    Are you getting adults?
    I am making a 3x8 chamber for them The last one I built, I put in a vent on either side, copying your 2015 experiment. Do you find that vent is necessary? I am concerned the enclosure will get too hot in the summer months, so what do you do to keep yours cooler. With a 65 watt backing light and tube fluorescent in my babies' 3x4 enclosure - it already gets to the max I like and its still the end of winter!
    Tom
    Tom
    I use a lower wattage bulb, and I did open those vents during this hot spell, but now I have to use a lot more water to keep humidity up.
    Tom Thank you for the referral to James. I will be getting a small group of Platynota next week from him. I do have a few questions to ensure I'm setting them up correctly. I guess I need to split it up as I am limited to 420 characters...
    Hi Tom, as a new member I just wanted to thank you for your invaluable advice. I have plans to purchase my first Leopard tortoise this summer and it's important for me to research and learn how to provide an environment wherein my tortoise will thrive. I have purchased many books but I must say I have learned more by reading your threads than I have collectively in these outdate texts. I cannot thank you enough!
    This site won't let me post pics anymore saying there is an issue with the server. And I don't know how to start a thread
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