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  1. vcarol222

    Is shell even-ing out?

    I've adopted this 9mo old sulcata in Oct. It was always on dry substrate, fed only Kale and no UVB. It already had some pyramiding beginning. I've upped the humidity, given uvb light as well as trips outside when weather is sunny. He is a voracious eater of all things. I was just wondering if...
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    What type of light for Russian tortoise.

    My light just went out for my enclosure, I received this light along with the tortoise so not sure of what type is best to repurchase and didn't want to ask the pet store personal
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    Is half his chin swollen?

    I just got him on Sunday and not sure if his chin is swollen or not. He also looks like he has some eye damage not sure, it's my first turtle. He has skin flaking off the top of his head, not shedding but looks like a jagged healed skin tear. I'm building an outdoor enclosure for him, the tank...
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    Got My FIRST Tortoise Yesterday!

    My daughter and I purchased our first Russian Tortoise yesterday. We are from Central Florida (GO GATORS!!) and are going to build an outdoor enclosure. How much sun should it receive daily? How deep does fence need to go? Should I bury a bottom to enclosure? What is the MAX amount of space it...
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