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    Can I put my western hermann outside?

    I have a 2 year old western Hermann's tortoise, so far I have kept him in an indoor inclosure since he was so young and little. I live in Michigan and I am wondering if I could put him in an outdoor enclosure for the summer. What is the lowest temperature he would be able to live in? I would...
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    When to put outside?

    Hello! I have a baby western Hermanns tortoise. He was born in June 2021, he has been housed inside so far. I live in Michigan and I want to move him to an outside enclosure for the summer. When would be a good time to move him? Around what temperature would be okay for him to stay outside...
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    Can't keep humidity up

    I will look, thank you!
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    Can't keep humidity up

    Awesome I will look some up, thank you!
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    Can't keep humidity up

    What type of enclosure would you recommend? I don't mind buying a new one but I want to make sure I do it right this time. Thank you!
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    Can't keep humidity up

    Hello everyone, I have a western Hermanns tortoise that is about 6ish months old and I can not seem to keep the humidity at 70% in his enclosure. I have him in a large plastic tub with the lights secured and hanging from above. I have wrapped tinfoil over the entire thing including the lights...
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    Is this the right Arcadia light?

    Perfect, I live in Michigan so I am only planning on using it in the winter. When I get a solar meter, what would I want it to read? Thanks!
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    Is this the right Arcadia light?

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
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    Is this the right Arcadia light?

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
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    Is this the right Arcadia light?

    Hello! I know I have asked previous questions about lights but I just really want to make sure I have the right one. I have read a ton of the care sheets and I have read that the Arcadia lights are very nice. Would this be the right one for a Western Hermanns tortoise? He will be a hatchling...
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    Which light is better?

    Ok, thanks so much! I really appreciate your help!
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    Which light is better?

    Hello everyone, I am getting a hatchling Hermann tortoise shipped to me in a couple months and I'm a little confused on what lights I should get. I have read a bunch of the care guides on here, but I just want to make sure I am getting the correct lights. Here are 2 on amazon that I was looking...
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    Looking for a tortoise!

    I will look her up, thanks so much!
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    Looking for a tortoise!

    I definitely have plenty of room outside, and I have been looking into getting a heated outdoor area for it. I won't be getting a tortoise for a few months so I it will be warm when it ships, so I have time to do more research and figure out whats best. I am not too far from Cadillac; I would...
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    Looking for a tortoise!

    I have no research much how about hibernation, do you know which species do hibernate?
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    Looking for a tortoise!

    Thanks so much! I definitely will make sure to find a reliable buyer and wait for the perfect tort to become available!
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    Looking for a tortoise!

    I've been looking for a hatchling or younger tort, and I will make sure to look for a good breeder! Thanks so much!
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    Looking for a tortoise!

    Hello everyone! I used to have a Sulcata tortoise but unfortunately she got too big for where I was living; I had to rehome but I am very glad that she has way more space. She left about a year ago and I have been really wanted to get another tortoise. I'm obviously looking for one the smaller...
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