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  1. MasterOogway

    special bacteria to grow?

    Is this true. This is copied from this website. http://www.reptiles1.com/healthy_gpp.html To determine healthy tortoise babies always look for: •Good shell growth ◦Never buy a baby tortoise that does not show good growth lines. Tortoises require special bacteria to be preset in their...
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    Care of Egytian torts

    I would like to learn how to care for Egyptians from those who own And have success with this tortoise. Thanks
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    Sex & sub-species

    Ok I am wanting to make sure Penelope is a female so I was hoping the experts can confirm. I am also reading a book titled Mediterranean Tortoises by Lance Jepson . So I was also wondering what sub species of Greek tortoise I have as it seems there are two sub species that can be golden...
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    Tortoise / Turtle fabric

    I am thinking about making tortoise curtains in my office where my torts are & my kitchen. I found some cute material in my search thought I would share :D http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/821572 This was a fun site with other tortoise designs but I liked this pattern. I think snails are cute...
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    Share your equines

    Ok I am starting a thread to share pictures of group members equines my other favorite hobby :) I have a spotted Donkey named Theodore, Paint mule named Bright Angel, and a Fell / quarter horse cross named Sonador which is my daughters from the movie Dreamer. They are all young 5,6,& 7. We...
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    Raising live food

    Is it easy to raise live food? Is it costly to purchase live food or is that what most box turtles owners do verses raising live feed.i don't know how much live feed to feed weekly for a box turtle. Books always discuss variety and what to feed but don't give you an idea of how much or give an...
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    New Golden Greek

    My hubby purchased me an adult Golden Greek female since I lost my baby Hermann. She is a beautiful and a sweetheart. She looks like she has black lipstick. I know it's probably poop stains but it still makes her look so girly with her yellow face :) Wow is it easier to take care of an adult...
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    HELP gasping for air!!

    Hi my new Western Hermann tortoise that arrived this past Wends. is gasping for air. I took a video & will try to post in on youtube or somewhere. She is what seems to be gasping for air.She keeps trying to wipe her mouth with her claws like something is stuck in her mouth but I can't see...
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    Can you find me?

    Can you find Amore? I always enjoy the find the tortoise pictures so I was excited to post one.
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    150 Gallon tank with bio active substrate~*

    Master Oogways bio active tank is all done and he is having fun being a tortoise exploring & grazing.
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    New Western Hermann baby~* Amore

    My hubby for Valentines Day bought me a Western Hermann from a Hermann breeder on this forum. I am so excited she will be here tomorrow. She is a mainland Italian that was temp. sexed so should be a female. When the breeder sent pictures of the babies to choose from I fell in love with her. She...
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    Exo Terra Waterfall & Fogger

    Hi I am working on Master Oogways enclosure. I was going to purchase the Exo Terra Medium Waterfall & Fogger to add humidity. I looked on Amazon & the reviews were not impressive. I searched the forum past posts & not much either way of how well they work long term. Any opinions on this...
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    What do you love about your Hermanns?

    I am trying to learn more about the Hermann Tortoise. So what do you love about these tortoises & is there any good books you recommend?
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    Ridge down middle of shell

    Hi when I purchased Master Oogway 3 weeks ago he had a ridge down the center of his shell. Is the a hatchling thing that will straighten up like the wrinkles or is this pyramiding? Sadly the pet store sold & recommended the dry method. I am glad I found this forum . Here are some pictures.
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    tortoise Cage any know the make?

    I found this video on you tube looking at enclosure ideas. Does anyone know the manufacture, name, or model of this cage? Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8IIdd_0b5g
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    Owning a Box Turtle

    I could not find a care sheet on box turtles like some of the other specie specifics (tortoises). I am interested in these guys and was wondering on the care & recommended housing etc. I have been reading on line but there seem to be different views. The pet store said since they are only 4-5...
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    New Leopard Tortoise baby~sub species?

    Hi this is my new Leopard Tortoise baby. I was wondering what sub-species and any other information that would let me know more about him/her. age 3 months & 2 1/4"
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    Adult Leopard Tortoise enclosure~cold climates

    Hi, Does anyone have plans or pictures of enclosures for adult Leopard Tortoises for cold climates that have winters? How do you house your adult Leopard :tort: in the cold winter months? Thanks
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    New Leopard Tortoise baby~newbie

    Hi, We just purchased a new baby Leopard Tortoise for Christmas. We named him/her Master Oogway. The baby tortoise is about 2 1/4" and 3 months old.This is our first tortoise so I am reading everything I can on his care. I just fell in love with this little guy. I should of done more...
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