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    Help with tortoise box heating!

    Forgot a few things.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088D59Z7R/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 https://www.vintagetortoise.com/ (for seeds to grow weeds & grass) Total Investment for Supplies is about $250.00 (without the plants/seeds)
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    Help with tortoise box heating!

    Don't listen to the nay-sayers. I have no idea how big your tortoise is or how quickly he will grow but do what you need to do for now and work to make it better when you can. If your tortoises' needs become greater than you can support, please look to place him with someone who is able to...
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    When Do They Eat Like Big Torts?

    LOL, you have to wonder how they survive in the wild!
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    When Do They Eat Like Big Torts?

    Thanks. I have been cutting things up very small but haven't tried mixing. Will give that a try.
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    When Do They Eat Like Big Torts?

    Thanks. I have been cutting things up very small but haven't tried mixing. Will give that a try.
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    When Do They Eat Like Big Torts?

    I have a 5 month old cherry head that is a fussy eater. Took him several months to actually eat enough to gain any weight. He is now on a steady growth pattern but he will only eat Mazzuri, Fluke and hibiscus leaves/flowers, as well as some chicken & some fruit when given. I constantly put...
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    General Anxiety about my new tortoise

    Ince you see them start to grow and stay healthy you will hopefully feel more confident.
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    See-Thru Habitat - Yes or No?

    Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated. Humidity is not a problem as I live in southern Florida. Current habitat is fully open and humidity is usually around 80%.
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    See-Thru Habitat - Yes or No?

    Ordered this habitat for my 2 month old red foot. Now having second thoughts. I love that I can see what the tort is doing through the plexiglass but read somewhere that you shouldn't have see-through containers with torts. Reviews are very good so I am not sure what to think. Input...
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    Turtle on Lanai

    Hi there. I am considering getting a box turtle or a smallish tortoise. I would like it to live on our lanai in Sarasota FL. I would set up a "homing" area where it would have food, water and bedding but otherwise it would be allowed to roam free. We do however have a saltwater pool back...
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