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    Red spot on arm, bruise or other?

    Thanks! It was really considerate of you to take the time to ask for extra pics and to check for swelling. I’ll just keep an eye on the marks and monitor for any negative change. And her name is Tenochtitlan, but we just call her (or him) Nochi.
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    Red spot on arm, bruise or other?

    Ants are a real possibility. They get on her whenever she’s outside, and I’ve found them in her tank before. I’ll pick up some neosporin for her today!
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    Red spot on arm, bruise or other?

    Straight on as requested and bonus flower eating action.
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    Red spot on arm, bruise or other?

    Thanks! It's a 55 gallon, but I have an 8x3 on order with Mark. She just really hit a growth spurt in the last few months. I did research on isopods, and hadn't heard of any problems. But if other people have had issues I won't move them over.
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    Red spot on arm, bruise or other?

    Hi Everyone, I was putting coconut oil on my tort when I noticed this red spot on her arm. I was wondering if it looks like a bruise from her redecorating the tank the other day or if it's an infection of some sort. Pictures of her and her current enclosure attached. -- Sidenote: I say she...
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    Food advice regarding

    Heya! My tort hates old cactus, so I refrigerate them so they stay fresh for a few weeks. Once cut and cleaned, they will go bad faster. I typically only clean half a pad at a time using BBQ tongs to hold the cactus and a sharp knife to remove the spines. When bad, they look it. Slimy on the...
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    Presentation at an elementary school

    I give presentations to kids most weeks. —about coding, not tortoises. But, I totally agree. Ask them the all the questions! Like do they think tortoises have spines? How long do they think tortoises live? How long ago was the first tortoise hatched? Be prepared to answer your own as needed...
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