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    Beak trimming in perpetuity?

    I tried to find information that was previously posted on this question, but didn’t have much luck finding any (could TOTALLY be operator error…). I have a male Russian that I rescued 14 years ago. He was estimated to be 4 years old (I know—could have been any age). He seems to be wild caught...
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    Jealous?

    This forum is the only place that this photo can elicit a reaction…
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    Need a new reptile vet

    I am devastated that my vet has recently passed away. I am looking for a new reptile vet in Connecticut. Any recommendations?
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    T5 Fixture Solution

    Hi All! I'm not sure if this will help anyone, but I found a solution to a T5 fixture conundrum... I upgraded from a T8 fixture/bulb to a T5 HO fixture/bulb. I needed to hang the fixture due to the height of the enclosure's ceiling (it has a second level), so the clips that came with it were not...
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    Orchids

    One of the orchids in my RT's PVC enclosure is blooming. Another benefit to having an enclosure that keeps the humidity up!
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    Another benefit of a PVC enclosure

    My husband and father built a PVC enclosure/vivarium (with sliding tempered glass doors) last February for me--or I should say my 18 year old Russian tortoise. Prior to this he was in an open topped enclosure in my studio from mid September to May. During the cold Connecticut weather I had to...
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    “Santa” delivered!

    My husband is the BEST!! He gave me exactly what I wanted for Christmas! ?
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    Chemical Free Plant Source

    There has been a lot of questions/discussions regarding chemicals used in plants from retailers. I know that weeds and plants from our chemical free land is the best diet, but those of us who don't live in warm climates can struggle with winter offerings and sourcing plants for enclosures. This...
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    So very upsetting...

    I’m a member of the Galapagos Conservancy and this came across my email today. It just breaks my heart... https://www.galapagos.org/newsroom/tortoise-smuggling-attempt/?emci=4718eb14-ce90-eb11-85aa-00155d43c992&emdi=8407682c-d690-eb11-85aa-00155d43c992&ceid=14395
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    Photos of tortoises (and other reptiles) in the Galápagos Islands

    I was asked by @Markw84 to start a thread and upload tortoise photos from my previous travels to the Galápagos Islands. I'll do it in multiple posts, as I'm not sure how many photos can be uploaded at one time. I'm attaching photos here of the tortoises on Isla Santa Cruz. Enjoy!
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    Please completely read this post and others

    Dear TF members/friends, Recently I have read several responses to posts that indicate that responders had not completely read through the entire thread. In fact, some people have responded in a seemingly insensitive manner, oblivious to the fact that there was an actual death of a member‘s...
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    Tortoise Food Harvest

    I've been busy these last couple of weeks harvesting flower petals and leaves for my Russian tortoise, Pasha. I try every day to cut some blooms and then dry them on trays. I am storing them for him to eat during the Connecticut winter ahead...
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