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  1. keepergale

    Pyramiding – Solving the Mystery

    So this great thread got me thinking. I think I remember reading much of a tortoises UV absorbson is thru their skin. In any case, I was thinking if the scute edges are the critical area of the carapace development shouldn’t it be safe to topically apply the moisturizing agent of your choosing...
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    My bulbous female

    I love the dome on that girl.
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    A Rad-Eclipse!!!

    Wowzah!!!
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    What Is Your Opinion On The Acurite Humidity Monitor? What Do You Use?

    I use the brand and recommend them but my failure rate is pretty high. Save your receipt. The big box stores are good about replacing them no questions ask.
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    Greg says he needs a nicer apartment, can you help?

    Addressing only one of your issues for now you, your boyfriend and your tortoise will all do better by replacing the infrared/red light with a ceramic heat emitter. No visiable light for your boyfriend but nice heat for your tortoise.
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    Hey from NY!

    Welcome to the forum. I have never owned a Russian tortoise. You will find there is lots of quality information here.
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    This okay for a leopard tortoise?

    Your yard looks like a fine place for a tortoise. A box to spend the night in works as long as you are diligent and the box has suitable temperatures.
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    Leaving My Russian Tort. for four days... What should I do for feeding?

    I don't believe what you heard about the separate feeding site being eaten from on separate days is true. Your tortoise will wander around find food and eat opportunistically. Do you have a Neibor who you trust to pop in and feed your tortoise. Another option is to just leave dry Mazuri or the...
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    Feeding

    Sounds like you are doing it right already. I feed mine twice a day everyday. The couple days a week feeding regime is old info and wasn't good when it was new info.
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    Opinions on mazuri tortoise diet LS for radiateds?

    I tried LS but the tortoises weren't "buying" it so they get the original formula.
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    Cupcake Update

    Very cute. "He" is looking good.
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    Brown Burmese having a hard time adjusting outside

    There does seem to be plenty of shade but not much cover. I think some shrubs or ground level visual barriers will make your tortoise more comfortable. How big is your 8 year old? The opening for the little hide didn't look all that big.
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    Respiratory. I used health store vaporub.

    Interesting. I don't think I would have ever recommended this treatment to anyone but I am glad it is working for you and your CDT
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    Possible sick hatching

    After reading this thread it seems to me you are ignoring the excellent advice already given. Your second tortoise is being set up to fail. Trust the advice you have already been given.
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    cool big black snake on porch

    You probabaly wouldn't believe how jealous I am. I only have a couple resident lizards. What I wouldn't give to have some snake watching right in my own yard.
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    Fire 'caused by a heat lamp' kills tortoise, rabbit & guinea pigs

    We had a tortoise heat lamp fire story here in San Diego two days ago. Not me just a local news story
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    Showing off my Andy girl

    That is a good looking tortoise!
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    Water sources...Hard vs Soft

    I doubt if there is any difference in the two for drinking water. The water sprayed on the shell can leave visible deposits after spraying and drying hundreds of times so I use a soft RO water but it isn't a health issue.
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    Picking and storing weeds

    Most weeds seem to wilt in my refrigerator. I get my best lifespan by rinseing the weeds and then blotting them dry. I can get two weeks fridge time by doing it this way.
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    Can i move my Greek Tortoise indoors after years of living outside?

    Leaving him with your mom had everything to do with how your mom feels about the tortoise. Is she interested in the tortoise. Will she actively care for it or just leave it be in its pen?
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