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    Natural Burrow for CA Desert Tortoise

    I live in SoCal (Agoura Hills) about 20 minutes east of ocean. Does anyone live in a similar climate and have success with a natural burrow (possibly a half round bucket with mounding dirt, etc)? I'm just wondering if our temps will allow the tortoise to stay cool enough in the summer and warm...
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    outdoor burrow thermometer

    I'm looking for a way to test the temps and humidity in my desert tortoises man-made hide. Does anyone have any recommendations? I found this one online that seems fairly affordable. http://www.acurite.com/weather/thermometers/00609sbdia1-digital-indoor-outdoor-thermometer-with-humidity.html
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    Desert Tortoise 2 years old

    I'm a new desert tortoise owner. I just adopted him about 3 days after he came out of hibernation (about a week ago). Is it normal for him to only spend a few hours slowly roaming around then going back to his hide for the rest of the day? Also, I live a bit north west of Los Angeles. Our...
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    Outdoor Habitat Heater

    I've read previous threads on this issue, but I'm still not sure what to do for my 2.5 year old desert tortoise. I've build him a wood "man-cave" (see photos) as my soil is too moist/clay-like for a dirt burrow. My temps are still below 50 degrees at night. Should I get some sort of heating...
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    Transitioning 4 year old desert tortoise

    I have just been approved to adopt a desert tortoise. I think he/she will be approximately 4 years old. The tortoise has spent his days outside (Thousand Oaks area) and nights indoors. I live in Agoura Hills (45 minutes NW of Los Angeles). I have built a 4'x8' predator-safe outdoor...
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