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    Salad dressing? Nature Zone Salad Dressing for Tortoises

    Has anyone used this salad dressing before? The few reviews I have seen online are good but I can't locate anything that shows what is actually in it. Nature Zone Salad Dressing for Tortoises product description: Why a Salad Dressing for Tortoises? A delicious addition to any tortoise meal...
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    Russians and a chicken?

    Hello All, It's been a long time since I have last logged on but I have a question that I thought you guys could give me some good advice on. I have a fully enclosed habitat for 3 Russian tortoises, they each have their own space that is separated by a short wall that they can't climb over but...
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    The sun is coming out- breakfast time!

    I am enjoying my morning coffee and watching my little guys chomp on some breakfast.
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    Texas Flood

    It rained a little yesterday morning and I had just planted some seeds in the tortoise pen so I was thinking how nice it was. By the time I got off work it had stopped. But then by dinner time it started to rain some more. And this rain was not a normal rain, it was a nonstop, get your boat...
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    I can still see you!

    Went out this morning to check on my little ones. Everyone snug as a bug, all except Tank, he is just not very good at hiding. :P [hr] Soup is sleeping in the Yoda bucket from last Halloween and Wally is chillin with Hello Kitty. They have more natural hiding spots but they seem to like these...
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    New walk in outdoor enclosure - in progress

    Plans have been made for the new build- an awesome walk in outdoor enclosure. This will be almost 4 times larger than the current home. The upside in no more crouching down and crawling to reach in the corners. Not to mention the added roaming space. The current home is nice but this will be...
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    Clingy rescued sea turtle finally gets new home

    I thought this was a cute story. Silly sea turtle! Clingy Rescued Sea Turtle Finally Gets New Home
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    coastalsilkworms.com - A+ Service

    I recently purchased a couple of pounds of Mazuri from John with Coastal. This was my first experience purchasing Muzuri and my first time purchasing anything with this seller. I am so glad I did! The service was excellent. I got a quick friendly response back after placing my order and...
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    Vacation Homes

    I am planning on going on vacation in a few weeks. I'll be gone for 7 days. I can't take my little ones with me, so I needed to find a sitter and a comfy and safe home for them. My in-laws have agreed to care for them so I know they will be looked after well. I made these 2 rubbermaid homes for...
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    Sex Of Turtles Changing As Climate Change Warms Planet

    interesting read... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/sex-of-turtles-changing-female-climate-change_n_3224368.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird%20News
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    Looking Up

    It is such a nice day outside, 80 degrees with a slight breeze so I thought I'd let my kiddos run around and graze in the yard. They are cute little treasure hunters. I do not have any other pets, just my three Russians; I like to keep it simple. When I let them roam free I sit outside and...
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    Meet Soup. He has a dimple.

    Meet Soup. He is friendly, he likes to eat just about anything and explore the wild outdoors. He has a little dimple on the butt of his shell. I an not sure if this is something normal on an RT or not.....thoughts?
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    Tortoise Finder

    I just purchased one of these last night and I can't wait to get it in the mail. So excited! My hubby thinks I'm nuts. :P I found it on this site:http://www.etsy.com/shop/MossyTortoise
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    Sharing My Russians Outdoor Enclosure

    We built this enclosure before purchasing our Russians. Originally I was planning to get a Turtle so it had a pool and a pretty waterfall but I ended up falling in love with these little guys (Wally, Soup and Tank) so we adapted it to suit. We have a nice climate in the spring and summer in...
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    Newbie coming through!

    Hello group. I am Stacy from Austin, TX and I am the proud momma of the little russians, Wally, Soup, and Tank. I have been on this site looking for answers and clues as how to best support my little ones many times and you guys have never let me down, so I thought it was time to jump in and...
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