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  1. macky9326

    Baby sulcatas and Redfoots??

    Hey everyone, I've just had some random person contact me on facebook for some help with there tortoises, I've been more than happy to help them with there russian, however there now asking about there baby sulcatas and Redfoots. I don't hold a lot of knowledge on these breeds so I was...
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    Guys and girls I need your help!

    So this is a slightly selfish post but Toby's vet is doing a giveaway for free consultations if his photo gets the most likes! Can the community on here please help me out :)? Your reward will be getting to see the photo ;)...
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    Toby's gone crazy!

    Hi guys, lately Toby has been incredibly active, digging scratching and generally destroying everything he sees, he's also eating his food and not leaving a scrap. Last time I seen him like this was when he was mating with everything and he's started to do that again, anything I can do to help...
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    Hey again guys!!

    Soooo me and Toby haven't been posting on this forum for a few months now, I've been observing but been so so busy with work stuff, failing my driving test (whoops) and looking at flats, and just wanted to say sorry for not being an active community member, I'm gonna get right back on it...
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    Are these edible for russian tortoise?

    I just found these growing in the garden, no idea what they are as I am useless when it comes to this sort of thing
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    So, what's your profession or dream job

    Hey guys and girls, I wanna get to know everyone on this forum a little better, so I was wondering what's your current job and your dream profession, age and location :) I'll start us off, I'm 21, I work for British petroleum as a CSA, have worked there two years and was previously a barman...
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    I don't think Toby likes the vets...

    So I took Toby down to the vets, and he was all nice and playful until we had to get a look in his mouth, he just sat like this, refusing to stick his neck or head out Then when we got home he just refused to even look at me :( Toby's not my friend anymore :P
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    When you take your tortoise to the vets...

    Hey guys, Toby was at the vets today and done really well! Was just a checkup but everything with him is going perfectly. Anyway I was wondering what you guys and girls use to transport your little tortoises to and from the vets (or anywhere really!) For me it's a large box filled with hemp...
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    Snug fit!

    Woke up today and seen that Toby had got himself comfortable, were gonna need a bigger bowl!
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    Does your tortoise ever...

    The past few weeks Toby's been very active, constantly wanting out his box and wanting to see us, but in the last 7 days he just Lounges around in his box, he's eating pooping and peeing just fine but he's like a whole new tortoise, he will run around if we take him out before snuggling himself...
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    Is this normal

    Just have Toby his wee bath and noticed a small white patch which doesent look like it has any scales on it The little bit just to the left of his tail, he is acting normally and eating just fine, and I know he is shedding a little, is this ok?
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    If you love torts you will love this!

    Just got sent this by a friend, gave me a good laugh so I'm sure you guys will like it http://www.buzzfeed.com/lindseyrobertson/turtles-being-trolls?s=mobile Enjoy!
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    Toby's new digs

    So after having Toby's house for a whole six months I've decided I want to upgrade it. Toby is a four year old russian and I know he needs lots of space, being in Scotland it's not possible to house him outdoors, and I was browsing ebay when this caught my eye, was wondering if you guys could...
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    I need help making a decision

    So I've had Toby (russian) a wee while now and he's doing great, his personality is starting to shine through and he seems very comfortable here. However, last night my mum asked me if she could have permission to take him down to our local nursery to let the kids see him and try to teach them a...
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    Enclosure decor

    Hey guys and gals, I was wondering if you could help link me to any websites or amazon/ebay listings that sell things for the inside of enclosures, doesn't have to be anything fancy just some rocks or little houses etc It must be able to ship to the uk though. Many thanks from me and Toby :)
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    Just had a huge scare with Toby

    He was strolling around and playing about as normal, then he pooped and peed etc etc and he was next to my shoes straining, so after a minute or two I picked him up wondering what was wrong and seen a huge purple mass sticking out of his tail, I instantly panicked and got him in a hot bath...
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    So I got up late...

    I got up late the other day and Toby's lights had switched themselves on, he's still asleep so I'm glad he hasn't noticed the lack of food in his enclosure, I silently take out his food bowl, clean up the vaporised scraps and creep downstairs to get him some mixed salad, "he won't even notice I...
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    Toby's all smiles today!

    Hope everyone on the forum has a good day! From me and Toby!
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    Anyone else's tortoise extremely mischievous

    Honestly Toby is always uptoo something! It's a constant battle to keep him entertained but it's so much fun, anyone else feel like this?
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    Toby seems constipated

    Hey guys and gals! Over the past day or two Toby's bowel movements have been strange, the little guy does his normal business once a day, but today and yesterday he was straining, I've just soaked him in the bath and I old you not he just farted and now he seems fine, until the spring starts...
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