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  1. PhilandShelly

    Started brumation during warm temps

    Hi Yvonne, I'm a bit relieved to read your response. They did just that. Slowed their eating, then sat under the lamps for a few hours before going into their hides for the rest of the day. Shelly stopped eating a little over a week ago and Phil just stopped maybe 3 days ago. We've been testing...
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    Started brumation during warm temps

    Hi everyone, I think our ~2 year old cdts have started brumation in northern California, but I feel like it's too warm for that. Their enclosure is kept indoors (not fully insulated sun room). Temps in their hides have ranged from 60-75 degrees with 40-50% humidity. The previous keeper told us...
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    Our Torts eat Mazuri Pellets if Prepared "right"

    Hello! I've seen a lot of threads regarding Mazuri pellets and decided to give it a try. Phil and Shelly are CDTs around 1.5 years old and mostly feed on dandelion, clover, spring mix, and the occasional rose petals. I wanted to make sure they had a diverse diet and wanted to see if they would...
  4. PhilandShelly

    Shell color a sign of health issues?

    Yes, any advice is welcomed. I read some of the existing threads and I might need to increase the humidity. If they are getting a balanced diet, do they need cuttlefish? Here's a better photo of their shells while chomping on dandelion
  5. PhilandShelly

    Shell color a sign of health issues?

    Thanks, Yvonne. So I shouldnt be concerned that the bottom right one has splotches on its shell? I was nervous one of them wasn't getting enough calcium.
  6. PhilandShelly

    Shell color a sign of health issues?

    We have 2 CDT that are almost 2 years old. During their soak time, I dripped some water on their shells and they looked very different from one another. Should I be concerned? Coloring and pattern seem so different
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