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    Elephant hawk-moth larva

    Hey everyone, just thought I would share some pictures of an elephant hawk-moth larva that was found and has now burrowed to pupate, next summer a large colourful moth will emerge :D and today I found a green caterpillar that should cocoon soon, it shows no interest in eating so I'm hoping it...
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    Odd lines underneath scutes

    Hi all, Well for about 2 months now, around there. I have noticed small white lines under the scutes form. The pictures aren't very clear, but also he has shed very small pieces of his shell which looks like new shell underneath. But their is a piece that looks like it will come off, but it...
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    Substrate stuck in crevice of shell.

    Hi guys, so my Russian tort Shelly's scutes were quite odd because the outer scutes were slightly lifted higher than the scutes in the middle. So there were crevices that were left open. Now they have almost all sealed down. But in 2 places a small piece of coco-fiber has gotten lodged in there...
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    Topsoil for growing

    Hi all. Does anyone know if topsoil is suitable for growing weeds and vegetables? The topsoil I have is from B&Q, the bag states that its made of loam, and is peat free but contains organic matter and nutrients for fast root growth. Can this be used as a growing medium or should I get a bag of...
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    Possible shell rot?

    Hi guys, I have noticed on my Russian tortoise (Shelly), some white marks/blemishes under his scutes, I was worried at first and thought it could be shell rot? But there is no discharge and his shell smells like the coco fiber bedding pretty much so I don't think that is anything to worry...
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