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    Strange discharge

    What hay do you recommend I rotate. space is a problem. And always will be. he is 14 lbs. Where do I get the leaves you recommend.
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    Strange discharge

    He gets fed hay, wheat grass, Mazuri LS, dandelion and other greens and occasional sliced vegetables. No fruits, gets soaked almost daily.
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    Strange discharge

    Bob is a 4 year old Sulcata, occasionally he discharges an off white pasty mass when he soaks. Not sure what it is or what may be causing it. Other wise he seems good. Any Ideas?
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    Temp/humidity question

    The photo here is where I have 12 pound Bob now. 3x8 foot set up with radiant heat. He’ll stay here for the Chicago winter then out side for summer. What temp and humidity level should I keep it at. Should the hide end of the unit be warmer or cooler than the open side? I have the floor at 88...
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    Preparing for Power Outages - Determine Generator Size

    We live in the NW Chicago suburbs and have lost power from minutes to over a week. Have had whole house systems for past 14 years, Partial units the prior 30+ years.
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    Do they know?

    He gets a large plate of mixed greens, vegetables and pellets. Will not touch grass. Turds are a passion, have to watch him close. He can find the most ancient load buried deep in the lawn.
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    Do they know?

    enough to get out of the sun if outside in a large area. My 4500 gram Sulcata wanders endlessly but never heads for cover/shade. Is there a concern about over heat in summer sun? He has much cover to go to with water . Should I mist an area he roams? He also eats ANY turd he finds, bird, deer...
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    Outdoor habitat questions.

    Can or should you use a mister in a area of a outdoor habitat?
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    We are growing! 3 weeks later.

    You have know idea how big they get fast, I just ordered my first 25lb. bag of Mazuri LS. He’s an eating then sleeping machine. Prepare constantly for larger quarters.
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    Outdoor habitat questions.

    My neighborhood has pristine lawns which I must emulate. So, soon he will not be able to forage on the lawn. If I must feed him only purchased food, what should I get? Now Mazuri LS Wheat grass clover or alfalfa sprouts Organic Dandelion Hay turnip and mustard greens. Belgium endive multiple...
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    Outdoor habitat questions.

    Thanks again, I’m feeding Mazuri LS. He’s soaked everyday. What type shrubs are safe to shade a large area. Whenever one see nature docs on torts they are in very barren surroundings. If he stays hidden outdoors how does one maintain a UV exposure level. Is there a place I can order edibles...
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    Outdoor habitat questions.

    Thanks for the info, He comes in every night. I wiill do the plywood walls. He grazes on weeds in the yard when Im out and watching him, will not touch the grass. I have to feed him foods I buy because of the neighborhood I live in, too many chemicals applied in the summer coming up.. He gets...
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    Outdoor habitat questions.

    Below are pics of my torts enclosure. Its gotten warm in the Chicagoland are and would like input on his care when outside. All input greatly appreciated.
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    Need help with decision.

    Have had Bob over 2 years. He's gone from 47 grams to 2950 in that time. The issue is moisture level in his enclosure. At 80% it becomes unclean and buggy in a short time. Needs cleaning several times a month. Ive attempted a different course of soaking him everyday for the last several months...
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    Allowing a tortoise to roam kitchen.

    My Tort Bob, on his best day, could not eat his own underwear. How about the rest of you?
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    Allowing a tortoise to roam kitchen.

    You obviously don’t deal with urinary incontinence.
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    Allowing a tortoise to roam kitchen.

    Found this photo with a tort in depends. Is this really doable? Would like to offer ours a bit of free range in our home.
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    Before and After Sulcatas

    So we are looking at about 10 years since rescue?
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    Correct UV level

    The Timothy Hay he will eat in less than a week, never wet, bark substrate is wet on bottom of enclosure. I’m working on a larger home In attached heated garage that will be thermally controlled.
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    Correct UV level

    Sorry 1200 grams. Over 2 lbs. Heres my lighting. UV fluorescent, incandescent 60 watt for above warmth and thermostatically controlled radiant floor heat. Started getting sun light this summer in secure out door pen.
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