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    Arcadia UVB questions.

    Hi all, I’m looking at replacing my UVB for my Hermann’s tortoise. I’ve currently got an Arcadia 10%, 25w bulb. Is this the best bulb or should I be looking at getting something with more than 10% or more wattage?? Thanks in advance :)
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    Newby family here!

    Hello, we are hoping to get a Hermann as I’ve been reading a lot about them and they seem the most popular with newbies. We have looked at lots of different set ups and read a lot of pros and cons on them. Some information is really conflicting so we are going to visit some places and see...
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    Shopping list.

    Hi everyone. I went to a reptile place near me today. I was told a Vivarium is best for keeping in heat and humidity but I’ve read a lot on here and on tortoise Facebook groups that vivariums are not suitable?? My house gets very cold in the winter so I worry that a table isn’t going to be...
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    Kent, UK - advice.

    Hey, Are any of you guys from Kent? If so can you recommend anywhere that sells tortoises and the enclosures, food etc... I know I can google these things, I have done but I want places that are recommended if possible. Thanks! :)
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    Shopping list.

    Hello, I’ve been told Hermanns are the easiest and most popular so I think we would go for a juvenile one of those. Unless anyone can suggest other kinds that are suitable for beginner tortoise keepers. Thank you.
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    Shopping list.

    Hi guys and girls. We are looking into getting our first Tortoise. But we want people opinions on what’s best for them to live in? I’ve seen tortoise tables, vivariums and even book cases turned into home. I really like the look of the bookcase homes and it seems a really easy and relatively...
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    Newby family here!

    Hello everyone. We’re new to the forum, we have joined to help us learn more about tortoises to help us care for one. We are a family of 3, my husband Chris, 1 year old daughter Frankie and myself, Jamie. I’ve wanted a tortoise since I was in my early teens but my parents wouldn’t allow it as...
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