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    [Ask] Questions about pattern changes

    Yeah, don't worry. I don't intend to bleach my tortoises :). Still loves them no matter what color they are.
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    [Ask] Questions about pattern changes

    So basically, mroe sun -> more yellow? What if you are indoor and still want that bleach effect? will UVA + UVB lightings do?
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    [Ask] Questions about pattern changes

    Good evening to all experts. Just wanted to ask something about pattern changes. Specifically about Radiated and Yniphora tortoises. As these 2 grows older, do their pattern change a lot? For example, I had a friend who had this radiated tortoise. When it's like 6-7cm, the yellow...
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    Usage of UVA and UVB

    Oh, the turtles I have are yniphora. My apologies if I didn't mention enough information. Please let me know what other information you need. You mean there's such a thing as UVA/UVB lamp in ONE? The ones I got is UVA lamp ONE and UVB lamp TWO :(. Where do you purchase the UVA/UVB lamp all in one?
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    Usage of UVA and UVB

    I read that UVA and UVB are both necessary to the tortoise. My question is, how long do I switch them on for? At the moment, my UVA bulb is switched on from 6am - 9pm My UVB light is switched on from 6am - 9am Is this ideal? Please let me know what adjustments to make. I need...
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    Any ways to make your turtle grow sideways?

    Sorry for the question >_<. And no, I'm not trolling. Like yeah, I've seen that radiata and yniphora have their shells wayyyy rounder and high-dome as compared to sulcatas. Then again, I've also witnessed some radiata that isn't round. Just plain LONG and kinda skinny >_<.
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    Any ways to make your turtle grow sideways?

    Some tortoise I saw are really SUPER ROUND~ Some tortoise I saw are just super long. For the case of say..... yniphora. They're like super round. I've seen some that are long, but most are round. As for the case of radiata, most I saw are oval shaped, not round. There are some which...
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    Any way to cure Pyramiding?

    Well, the 2 tortoises are given to me as a gift from my friend. So I don't really know the price of it, nor do I bother to check how much it would cost in the market. What kind of dark-leafy greens should I use? Could you guys recommend me one that's 1st - easy to purchase in the local jakarta...
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    Any way to cure Pyramiding?

    Ok, thanks to the advices of many, here are the changes I've made. 1st - No more newspaper, changed the substrate to plain soil and some grass called 'Rumput Gajah Mini' here in Jakarta. I have totally no idea what the english translation is, but they've never been happier and more excited the...
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    Any way to cure Pyramiding?

    Thank you so much for your advices! Umm yes, I actually have plans to change newspaper. What i really wanted was actually to place SOILS instead of newspapers. However, I don't really know what kind of soil should I use and stuff. Not to mention the kind of bugs that comes with it >_<. They...
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    Any way to cure Pyramiding?

    Wow, I am amazed at the response I received from this form at such a short time. I would really like to thank you guys for the advice. I live in Indonesia by the way. That's the reason why I can reach 50-70% humidity here because it's a tropical country lol. Everyone here uses newspaper as it's...
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    Any way to cure Pyramiding?

    Good evening to all members. I would just like to ask some questions with regards to pyramiding if I may? I adopted these tortoises from a friend of mine. They're both 9cm of length, very friendly, very tame and very very beautiful if I might add. However, they have a slight...
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