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  1. Nicoled

    New turtle

    Hi everyone, I rescued this turtle from death row. I really wasn't planning on getting another turtle, but hey, life gave this poor girl lemons. The pet store that she was in has no information on her. She was purchased as a gift for someone that didn't know how to properly care for her. The...
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    New RES owner

    Hi all! I live in northern Canada. I have a five year old redfoot tortoise named Dovey. My husband knows my love for the shells... So today he rescued a red eared slider for me. I couldn't be more excited! As far as I can tell, he's healthy. Unfortunately, he needed a new home because of a...
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    Do male Redfoots dig holes and put their bums in?

    My male (now I'm wondering if he's a she...) dug a deep hole in his enclosure and has had his bum resting on the bottom for over two hours. Do males do this, or is he actually a she?
  4. Nicoled

    Plants in habitat

    Hello again, Northern Nicole here with yet another question - or five. ;) What kinds of plants can I put in with my redfoot? Do they eat the plants or just use them as a place to hide? If they eat them, can they over eat? Or do they know when they're full? Thanks in advance! Nicole - from...
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    Getting the hang of this!

    I got my redfoot, Dovey, just over two weeks ago. He is approximately two years old. He was basically a rescue that I was so happy to find. I live in northern Alberta, Canada, so our temps are a bit chilly. I've finally got his home temps regulated... Still working on the humidity though...
  6. Nicoled

    Need help! New redfoot owner

    Hi everyone, I'm so grateful to find this app! I am a proud new owner of a handsome, small to mid sized Redfoot named Dovey, whom I am in love with. :) I think he's about two years old. I got him two weeks ago. I don't know much about tortoises, but I don't think his previous owner took care...
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