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    Cleaning of the Substrate

    Wow sounds like you have heck of a set up! Sounds awesome and I’ll definitely look into that. My tort does have parasites that I’m giving her meds for now so I did switch her to paper towels at this time until she is done with meds bc her poop is runny and it would drag everywhere and that’s...
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    Cleaning of the Substrate

    Thanks I appreciate the feedback. I guess my only concern was that in the wild they don’t live in such small space (Even with nice size enclosure) so they are not waking around same space they pee at. But anyways I’m going to continue using orchid bark as I do like it. How often do you take it...
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    Cleaning of the Substrate

    Hi Everyone, I got a Russian tortoise a few weeks ago. I am using Orchid Bark for the substrate and I like it so far. I am however concerned with how to clean it. Poop is easy to spot so I just pick it up but I don't know how to deal with pee. I have seen my tort pee and A LOT comes out. I...
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    Orchid Bark

    Awesome thanks so much! My Donut doesn’t seem to mind baths but she does get a bit restless about 10-15 min into it and is just trying to climb out at that point. I don’t know if I’m suppose to make her stay longer but I normally just take her out then
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    Orchid Bark

    Hey one more question if you don’t mind please. I bought this orchid bark you suggested today at Home Depot. I notice it does have some dust on it. Should I rinse it then dry it before putting into enclosure? Or is it ok for tort to put in as is? Thanks so much in advance!
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    Orchid Bark

    Thank you!
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    Orchid Bark

    Thank you!
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    Orchid Bark

    Makes sense thank you so much!
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    Orchid Bark

    Thank YOU!!!
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    Orchid Bark

    I am new to owning Russian tortoise and still trying to figure out best substrate for her indoor enclosure. She is around 5 years old. There are so many options that work from what I read but it seems like a lot of people really like Orchid Bark. Is this the best choice? Also do I just...
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    What kind of tortoise do I have?

    Thanks that's helpful to know!
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    What kind of tortoise do I have?

    Thank you! I was looking at the pics of Russian tortoises and kept thinking it had so many similarities but its overwhelming trying to figure it out! Thanks again!
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    What kind of tortoise do I have?

    Hello, I have a new friend and the only thing I was told is that it is Testudo. Does anyone know if that is true based on his pics? Is Testudo same as Greek Tortoise? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached are pics of my Donut :)
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