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  1. Lindseyc123

    Tortoise egg

    Ok, so crazy story- but we got a redfoot tortoise from a shelter in February. The shelter told us that he was a male tortoise- so that’s what we’ve assumed this whole time. Basically, this morning we found an egg! Under “Rocko” we are in shock, as well as laughing... What do we do? Please help-...
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    Dog proof tortoise enclosure

    Hi, question for those that own a tortoise and dog. How do you create a dog proof enclosure outdoors? We have our redfoot in the backyard during the day, and bring him in at night. We’ve been considering getting a small-medium sized dog in the future- probably within the next year, but want to...
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    Daily and weekly routine

    Hi, so we’re new owner of a redfoot tortoise and I’m looking for a basic routine for daily as well as weekly- Like when do you feed them? How much do they sleep? Outside time? Indoor time, etc? I’d appreciate any tips, thank you ?
  4. Lindseyc123

    Do you have to cover the top of outdoor enclosure

    Hi, we live in So Cal- near the coast- we are building a simple enclosure for our new pet Yellow foot tortoise (from a shelter)- we are new to this- I have many questions- How important is it to have a top over the enclosure? Our yellow foot is 2 years old and already quite big- most of the...
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    New owner of yellow foot tortoise

    Hi, so long story short we were gifted a 2 yr old yellow foot- from a shelter. we are new to having a tortoise. We live in So California near the coast, so the summers are warm and sunny, but at night the temp can get chilly. Can a yellow be kept outside at night? Or do they need to be indoors...
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