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    Russian tortoise—Pakistan locale?

    Yes, this is Russian tortoise. And they should never be kept in pairs.
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    Do tortoises prefer owner's scent over something strange?

    I think they does recognize. But another thing, if i see right, your tortoise eyes in photos looks sunken, and this is not good.
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    Help sexing a Russian Tortoise

    Sorry, but in my opinion, this is not Frankie :), i think he is she.
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    Front leg problem

    Hi, my adult Russian tortoise has a front leg or some kind of problem. He does a sudden moves by his front right leg moving it in and out, like suffering some kind of pain. It lasts for about up to 4 sec. so i do not have video. This problem i have noticed long ago, but it was rare, now it...
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    White stripes

    Ok, thanks very much!
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    White stripes

    Hello, i've noticed white stripes on my tortoise back shell, and it seems, that it is getting wider all over the shell. What is this? Thank you.
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    Wandering tortoise

    Please get a help from someone else if possible. The more people will search, the more chances to find it. Do not loose precious time.
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    artichokes?

    https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/search/?searchtogglestatus=&searchchoice=exactwords&searchtxt=artichoke&x=14&y=8#.XpqqYvbVKUk
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    Help. (doesn't eat, eyes are closed)

    Glad to hear that, again what concerns about the diet, please take a look also here
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    Help. (doesn't eat, eyes are closed)

    Do not feed your tortoise with things like carrots, peppers, tomatoes or spinachs. Please read the care sheet
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    Horsfields Rescue...very different from a Red Foot!

    Don't know about the beak, but the nails should be shortened.
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    Safe to eat?

    Yes, as i looked at photos, also have a doubt about it.
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    Safe to eat?

    You can feed it in moderation https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=692&c=6#.XgbpriHVJaQ
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    UV meter

    Ok, thanks, i'll think about it.
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    UV meter

    Thanks for advice. Sadly, but it's not so cheap. Is there other ways to decide, how much UV bulb and at what height needed? For example, if i own this 80W bulb http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/solar_glo.php, according to given table, at what height it should be and for how long per day/week?
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    UV meter

    Hi, could you please recommend me cheap but good UV meter? And also, how much UV rays must get adult russian tortoise from UV bulb? I mean, the interval: from - to? Thanks.
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    Substrate

    I chose coco soil substrate from trixie for my tort. Yes, it's messy, but the thing worrying me is smell. It's very disgusting, strong and sharp. I was wondering if this kind of substrate smells the same from other brands too? Because even i, when i get my head in terrarium, can't smell it for long.
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    Russian tort substrate..

    Ok, so what about swallowing it? And how should i moisten this fir bark or plantation soil? All other terrarium or only on one side, for example, where is heating lamp? :)
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    Russian tort substrate..

    Thanks for reply, and sorry, i forgot to mention. Russian tortoise, adult, about 6 inches. Ok, i think orchid bark is the same as this forest bark http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/forest-bark.php am i right? if so, then maybe i could try it, but i'm afraid that my tortoise gonna swallow it...
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    Russian tort substrate..

    I know that this thing about substrates was discussed a lot of times, but still i want to be sure, before choosing the right one. Here are some of them: 1. http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/plantation_soil.php 2...
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