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    How much Calcium should be given daily?

    I have been giving their food just a few sprinkles of calcium daily but i've read that calcium has very narrow safe margin. so i am asking just to make sure i am giving enough or too much. the babies are about 1 year old, measured 3" long. eating the tortoise diet pallets from...
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    I think my two Leopards had barely grown in 9 months...

    yeah, they are eating, pooping ok...
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    I think my two Leopards had barely grown in 9 months...

    i have two 9 months old leopard that meansured 3 inches long. i think they had barely grown any since baby... I have mulch for bedding, a basking spot with 85-90c, two dishes of water (shallow ones from dollar store). the only thing i dont have in the tank is a hiding spot because my...
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    Is Chlorotetramycin ointment harmful to toitoise?

    I remember vet giving tetramycin ointment to reptiles but not sure about if chlorotetramycin is saft for toitoise. thank you
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    Exo Terra v.s. Fluckers v.s. Repti Sun, which one is better?

    i can't decide which one to get when picking up a UV flourescent light for my turtle.
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    Why is it only active while and shortly after being soaked?

    yes. cool side is now 78-80 and hot side is only 85-90.
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    Why is it only active while and shortly after being soaked?

    it'll run around and eat the greens for about half an hour after being soaked in warm water. the rest of the time it stays in the shell and closes its eyes. is it normal?
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    Is mustard greens good for leopards tortoise ?

    yes...or no ? thank you
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    babies just arrived yesterday and they look inactive...

    I ordered two leopards and they just came in yesterday via overnight shipment. cool side of the tank is around 85f and the hot side is around 95-98f. they look pretty inactive. they stay in the shell and close their eyes most of the time. however, i found them in different spots in the...
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    do leopard tortoise need UVA ?

    I've read tons of care sheets but none of them have mentioned anything about UVA...is it needed ?
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    what are the best temps for leopards ?

    i've been reading leopard tortoise caresheet from different websites and the difference is HUGE! some say it should be around 86f while the others are saying as high as 98f on the basking site. some say it should be around 75f while the others are saying as high as 88f on the cooled site...
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    Which brand of basking bulb is better for reptiles and last longer?

    Which brand of basking bulb is better for reptiles and last longer? i've used zoo med basking bulbs and man, they can't even last for a month before burned out. which others are good ?
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    What kind of potted plants are good for redfoots?

    I am planning to buy one or two potted plants for my RFs...what would be some good choices ?
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    Some questions before I order my red-foot...

    Hello there, I am very pleased to have the chance to join this community and hopefully I can get some answers to my questions before orderring my red-foot. 1: I have a custom built pexi-glass tank measured 24"x24"x18" LxWxH. is that big enough to start two baby red-foots? 2: I have this...
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