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    Black poop

    Hi! For the first time, my hingeback pooped black. I haven't gone off on his main diet. He loves mushrooms, red & green leaf lettuce, and radicchio. I'm concerned with the color. Is it because he's getting too much. I do give him a good amount. Perhaps it may have been more than usual. Any...
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    Hibernation, lighting, and food

    Hi! So I'm a bit miffed and don't know where to find this information. I live in 4-seasons Michigan though not in the coldest area. I have an African Hinge back. I didn't remember experiencing this last year but noticed he's slowed way down on coming out of his hide and Def less eating and...
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    Need help (humidity)

    Hi! I have an African Hingeback tortoise. While I have a spray mister going 15 seconds every 6 hours, and keep a good temperature, the enclosure (a 55 gallon tank) only ever shows low tropical numbers on the hygrometer (I've used two hygrometers), so I fear he's not getting enough moisture...
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    Help with Heating, and also uploading photos

    Hi, All!! First, I'm having the most difficult time trying to understand how much wattage I need for Petey, my Home's Hingeback. I have him in a 55 gallon tank with a domed fixture. I will be purchasing a better clamp lamp, and I don't have the proper bulb but need one asap; I really need...
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    Hi!

    Hi! My name is Lisa and I'm a Home's Tortoise Mom to Petey. I acquired him over the summer, and it's been interesting so far. I'm still trying to figure it all out, and doing my best to provide him a healthy, stable, and thriving home. I'll try to later post a photo of him. Thanks! Lisa
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