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  1. KaitlinKeefe_

    Tortoise not eating since going to

    Hey guys, Randall has not eaten since he went to the vets for his eye, im starting to get worried. i have offered him his favorite foods and he just walks over them and doesnt eat. im going to soak him in baby food tonight. aside from that he has been fairly active. i called the vet for some...
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    Emergency! (eye problem)

    i picked up my tortoise today and he has a film over one eye and I don't know what to do I have him soaking now! please help
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    Why a Tort?

    I have been asked so many times over the years what made me get my tortoise Randall. Why a tort? Well i thought it would be interesting to hear everyones stories, new tortoise owners to those of you that have kept tortoises for many years. Here is our story 6 years ago i rehomed two very...
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    My Family

    here are all my critters! I'd love to see yours
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    Internet Ads and Petstores

    Hey guys, I was looking online in case there were any local tortoises that needed rehoming for a friend of mine. MY HEART IS BROKEN unfortunately there are two russians that need rehoming in Canada... which is too far away for my friend. these poor babies shells are a bit bumpy and they are...
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    new to younger tortoises

    hey guys, I got my second Russian male Gordon about a week ago. I have been caring for my older Russian male Randall for over 5 years and have had no problems thanks to this forum. temps are good, humidities good, new enclosure is bigger and better. both of the boys are eating daily now and...
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    Help With What To Get For Plants

    Hey guys! I just got my new enclosure today and its all filled with substrate and the boys have their food and water dishes... but because i have such a big space now i want to add some plants. whats are some good plants to add for two male russians?
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    Issue Posting Media

    Hey guys, ive been trying to add pics to my new album to show you guys my torts but when i click on the album it says no media added... is anyone else having this problem?
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    NEW ENCLOSURE COMING SOON

    my moms boyfriend is currently building me a new enclosure for my two male russians i am so excited!
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    Back Again!

    Hey guys! I have not been on here in forever! missed you all! i have big news! i have adopted another Russian male named Gordon, he is a couple years old. He lives with my other tortoise 30-40 year old Randall. I didnt realize how great it would be to have two! definitely twice as much fun...
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    My rt loooves his squash!

    After our first vet visit the vet gave me tons of new ideas for Randy's meals. His previous owner said he loooves squash.. Well that is quite an understatement! He has been such a piggy! And it is just too cute to watch him eat now that his beak is trimmed down. Couldn't help but post pics!
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    First Vet Visit

    Yesterday randy had his first visit to the vet since I rehomed him, it ended up being really great experience and thanks to all of the help and advice from everyone on the forum. The vet was impressed at how knowledgable I was about the appropriate care for a Russian tortoise and I explained how...
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    HOME FOR A RT NEAR VT

    Hey, A girl at my work got a female rt at a pet store a couple months ago. They told her the tortoise would be fine in a tank with a light which we all know is unacceptable. She emailed me today asking if I could take her and my animal family is already allot to care for and I don’t feel...
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    My rt finally enjoying his soak!!

    I have felt like I'm torturing my rt randy when I have to soak him but I finally think he's beginning to enjoy it!
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    First winter with my tort... ?? Hibernation

    Hey there, So this will be my first winter with my rt randy, is previous owner said he didn't truly hibernate but began to also down alot at he seasons changed. He is starting to do that now. Preferring to sleep in his hide most of the day slightly graze at his food and mainly sit in his...
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    Ideas!!

    So I am looking for ideas for a build of an outdoor enclosure for my rt for next spring. There are a couple of issues I'm not quite sure how to work around. Some advice would be great. Sooo I own my house just not the property it's on so whatever I make for an enclosure would need to be able...
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    Quality time with my rt

    Randy is my first tort, in my search for another aquatic turtle I fell I love with tortoises. Since rehoming him I have learned so much from this forum and just from living with him. Tortoises have such amazing personalities! While I build his out door enclosure I spend alot of time with him...
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    Rt's tail is always off to the side?

    Hey there, I have been noticing rt Randy's tail is just about always off to the side, slightly tucked under his shell... I have only had him about a month and he's my first tort so I'm a bit of a worry-wart and want to make sure he's happy and healthy.. Is this normal? If needed I can post...
  19. KaitlinKeefe_

    First vet visit

    Hey! So I think I need to bring my tort to the vet for a beak trimming. What's the best way for me to transport him? I want to keep him comfortable and safe it's only a 15 min drive Thanks!
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    Family photo!

    I always love to see picture of everyone's torts and turtles so here's my family photo!
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