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  1. Nursemomzie

    Penelope is pyramiding and I don't know why!

    My Leopard tortoise is 11 months old and weighs 321 gm. She looks like she's pyramiding to me! I don't understand why. Her enclosure is closed chamber and the humidity is always between 80 and 90%. When she goes into her hide at night, it is closed chamber as well with humidity 95-100% every...
  2. Nursemomzie

    Calendar!

    I just received my 2019 calendar and it's beautiful! All the tortoises (& turtle) are adorable!
  3. Nursemomzie

    Dehydrated dandelions turning dark

    I recently dehydrated some greens for my Leopard tortoise and then put them in ziplock bags. I have noticed they're turning dark. Do ya'll think they're light sensitive?
  4. Nursemomzie

    Baby Penelope is growing like a weed!

    At 3 months of age, Penelope is 2 1/4" and 48 gm. We've had her 6 weeks and she has more than doubled her body weight since they day we got her! So happy she's doing well! This tort loves to eat!
  5. Nursemomzie

    Can I feed my baby Leopard these weeds?

    I have access to a variety of weeds, but I'm not sure if they're safe for my baby Leopard tortoise. I have searched the Tortoise Table and I can't find these weeds anywhere! Do any of you recognize them? I live in West Texas.
  6. Nursemomzie

    Awaiting new Baby Penelope!

    After months of preparation, my husband and I just ordered our baby Leopard Tortoise! He says she will be mine, but he has spent countless hours researching and building her the perfect palace for indoor and outdoor. I think he's just as excited as I am! I'm so appreciative of this forum and all...
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