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...to let one or even both of my Kinixys get shell rot? Would you please look at the pix? Im not sure about the third, but the first two look like shell rot to me, middle right and bottom left. So bummed, I am such a retard,they are not even on overly moist ground. Thanks for your help.

I have had my two Nogueyis for 2 days now and they seem to do quite okay. Fairly active, despite the move. They haven't eaten so much yet, but I guess thats just fair. Their favourites seem to be worms and mushrooms and pepper, but I try to get them used to dried weeds, wild flower petals and...

Hey everyone, I sealed my particle board terrarium with epoxy 2-3weeks ago. The epoxy is from a terrarium onlineshop and was advertised for sealing wood terrariums from humidity. I mixed the epoxy and hardener as instructed. Now I tested the lighting/heating and noticed a breathtaking toxic...

One is missing,it was taken back to the post office. Santa came early. :D :D :D

I am looking to order Mazuri, or Nutrazu how it is called in the Old World for my soon to come Nogueyis. So far I tried to contact the distributors given on the website by phone or mail, to no avail. Where do you buy your Mazuri/Nutrazu?

I came across the idea of an earth sheltered greenhouse that makes it possible to grow veggies and fruits in colder climates, year round. Here is the article: http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/build-underground-greenhouse-garden-year-round.html For some reason, I have always...

Interesting and sad Mini-Doc about Animal Trafficking. I hope its in the right section. http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2013/11/return-lizard-king-2013111683648328719.html

Hi all, I am a bit confused about whether mushrooms contain d3 or not. Initially, the plan was to grow oyster mushrooms as an additional (not sole) source of Vitamin D. But the info I read is pretty confusing. So, do mushrooms contain Vitamin D, even when grown indoors? I read different...

I am slowly assembling an enclosure for two kinixys nogueyi babies I hope to pick up within this month. The kit for the 120x60x60 enclosure was delivered on Thursday, but now I am waiting for the marine epoxyd (I think thats the English term) to make it waterproof. As soon, as there is some...

Ever since I had to leave my two leopards in the great care of a forum member (lucky them ), I cannot stop thinking about having another tortoise. They were my dream pet from early on and I was sad to give those two up. Since then, I have been researching on the species that would make the most...

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask how this Testudo graeca ibera looks to you? According to the ad, she is 5 years old and only lived inside. I asked them what lighting and diet they used, her enclosure is a bit bleak...

Haha, found this on a German Turtle site, I hope you don't know it yet, enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kpu6HC7YtIg :tort::tort:

I am selling my two leopard yearlings with all of the set-up for 450 $. The setup includes enclosure, decorations, hides, bowls, new and unused Zoomed power sun and CHE, temperature controls, heat cable, light fixtures etc. I am also willing to sell the tortoises and all the stuff separately...

I have to sell my two yearling leopard tortoises, because I probably cannot take them to Germany with me :'( Please do not judge, its because of an unexpected job offer. Already feel like some brat. My question is, what pricing would be adequate. I am selling them with all the equipment...

Normally I soak my tortoises, then feed them and then put them outside, weather permitting. Today I deviated a bit from my usual routine: After the bath I put them back into their enclosure. I had to wet the Mazuri again, as it was still a bit hard and then got caught up in eating...

Hi everyone, hope you and your torts are enjoying a nice spring Sunday :tort::tort: As some of you might know, I am the owner of two leopard tortoise babies I bought last October. Now I got a job offer I would like to take in my home country of Germany and therefore, of course, would like...

Hi, sorry for bugging you with my enclosure problems ,felt, every 3 hours. my CHE just fell out of the lamp and on the humid hide (minutes after I put them out in the sun, so nothing happened, thank god)I had the lid open while cleaning and the lamp clamped to the edge. Normally it rests on...

Hi everyone, hope you are having/had a nice day. I was wondering what alternatives you guys are using for heating and lighting. Just now, my 4th bulb in 5 months of tortoiseownership went out- 3 days after purchase. I know, most people do not have problems with them and I am probably unlucky...

The weather here is pretty confusing for me right now,haha. I am relatively new to this area (and country tbh) and haven't experienced more than late summer/fall and winter here. Generalization is tough, I know. Still, I would be interested what roughly your habits are for having your leos...

I already posted but thought I say hi outside the leopard section :) Let me also introduce Jeff and Hal(8 months) Had them for 2 months now- they say 'Hi', too. :tort::tort