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    Extreme tortoise temperatures

    I live in Phoenix AZ and have a desert tortoise, during the winter months when temps drop to the low 50's I bring him inside the house. I put him in a cardboard box filled with hay. He lays there and sleeps from November thru late March, I take him out every 4-6 weeks and soak him in warm water...
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    PLEASE HELP!!!! (shell problem)

    You can always call Exotic Animal Hospital 623-243-5200. They may give a better idea of what is happening.
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    New caregiver to Desert Tortoise need advice.

    Great idea! And you're right! We learn something new every day but forget half the next! Lol!
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    New caregiver to Desert Tortoise need advice.

    Sounds like he'll come around. Also, you can find dandelion at the oriental market. I also have planted Hibiscus bushes in Phillip's enclosure. They love hibiscus. I am going to take Bill IV's advise and use egg shells as calcium supplements, also turning timothy hay into powder and putting it...
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    New caregiver to Desert Tortoise need advice.

    This year after my tortoise (Phillip) came out of hibernation he was very slow. I took him to the vet and he told me he was dehydrated and to soak him for 10-15 minutes a day for a couple a days, that really helped! Among all the vegetables some of the comments on your post have I buy fresh...
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