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I was searching for better heat bulbs and found these two, which is better? First one's name: "Universal E27 Reptile Halogen Heat Lamp Light Basking Full Spectrum UVA UVB Bulb 100W" Link...

Hello! I was wondering, what’s the most proper diet for an Egyptian tortoise? And the same question for a Greek Tortoise. Also, do I give them the same diet every day? And can both of their diets be the same? Do diets differ every season? And I’d really appreciate it if it’s something I can...

I was searching for a good heat Bulb for Egyptian and greek tortoises and found those two. Those are the closest results to the UV Heat bulbs I hear about. I can’t find the Zoo-Med UV bulbs. So will those two work out? And which one is better? First ones: Second ones:

Last time, my Egyptian tortoise died cause I couldn’t find a reptile vet to ask for the antibiotics.. it was an upper respiratory infection. But I need some help in order to be ready if this happens again, can I know what antibiotics shall I use? And are they the same for Egyptians and Greeks...

My Greek tortoise is having tears, most of time. I soaked her and now the tears are less. When I use flashlight (not directly into her eyes) I see that one eye has got a clear healthy cornea and the other has a very small cloudy area on the top left. It’s barely visible. What is this?

As I’ve stated in my last post, my tortoise has been showing obvious signs of RI. I made a research about it and it turned out to be an Upper Respiratory Infection. I’ve been advised to raise temperatures, see a vet for antibiotics and also soak the tortoise in baby carrot food. I’ve done all of...

My Egyptian tortoise gets bubbles on its nose when it breathes, and is constantly having tears on both eyes. A week ago, it seemed to have a third eyelid or a hardened pus in one of its eyes then it disappeared after putting an antibiotic but it showed again yesterday.. now it’s eyes are...

Hello! I’ve got 3 male tortoises, 1 medium sized and 2 small. Is it safe to keep the 3 in the same enclosure? I’ve had them for like 1 month now and they didn’t show any types of aggression towards each other, thank god. (No head bobbing, biting5) they also eat and sleep together. Also, I...

Yesterday, I found this white thing in the tortoises eye after it woke up. Some said it’s just a gummy eye cause it was sleeping and I tried placing a hot humid cotton on its eye and it’s sleeping now, can someone tell me what this is? Yesterday: Today:

What’re the best substrates for Egyptian and Greek tortoises?

I accidentally stepped over my Greek tortoise front left leg.. at the first minute it pulled it inside its shell then started extending it again. It now walks normally but I want to know is it fully okay? Pictures: And I have a vid of it walking normally but don’t know how to upload it.

What type of stores sell UVB lights?

While I was soaking my Egyptian Tortoise, I heard a squeak noise as it was drinking, is this normal?

Hello! I have got 3 Egyptian tortoises; 2 small-size, 1 medium and 1 Greek medium-sized. My question, Is it safe to put them together? Or do I have to seperate them? Like 3 Egyptians in an enclosure and 1 Greek in another. I can provide pictures if needed.