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    california bay area outdoor winter housing advise

    so Oliver enjoyed the summer months as it got rather warm here in the Cali bay area. he lives in his thick plexiglass shed that has a 4x6 heat mat and a ceramic heating element that is on 24/7 . he also has coco coir in the side as a substrate. I have a thermometer taking the ambient...
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    Oliver's pool

    So Oliver is bigger and I had to upgrade his pool. Here are some photos but I am concerned about the larva inside the pool. We have a small pump that keeps the water moving a bit, but how do I get rid of the larva? I thinks misquotes any idea what it is and how to get rid of it and keep it away.
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    olivers moving outside

    the time has come to where Oliver is too big for his indoor enclosure. (bittersweet time for my mother and I , as he is not her grand tortoise).I'm planning to get the Kane heat matt.what wattage would you guys recommend? the outside house is 45 1/2X40 in. insulated heat box. thanks for your...
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    This one or that one?

    What is you opinion on Kane heaters vs. Zoo Med ReptiTherm habitat heater? Has anyone had either burn their tortoise? Where would it best be to mount the heating mat?
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    Baby it's cold out side

    Listen to that fire place roar cuz it's warm gotta get on Santa good side for those present
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    What? it's actually warm!

    His look when I said it's warm enough to be outside no mom ur lying to me don't go that he had to go test the grass I think he started to believe me testing the dirt look at that smile
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    Removal (algae)

    Any Idea on how to get rid of the Algee
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    Turned 3 this weekend

    Oliver now weighs 10lbs and is about 12" long he didn't get cake because I came home late from work and school and treats are expensive now.
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    Out smarted with Oliver -.-

    Occasionally I let him roam in the front yard (supervised) and he's usually good. but today not so much (Apologize in advance I don't have annoyed way to upload this ) https://instagram.com/p/8v0ZeKp4o3/ https://instagram.com/p/8v0Mo6J4oY/ https://instagram.com/p/8v1bARJ4qt/...
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    If I don't hurry it will disappear

    https://instagram.com/p/8O_kypJ4qH/
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    Oliver update and question

    Oliver has grown since I got him almost two years ago. This is his update. I also wanted to ask as winter is approaching should I keep him in his out door enclosure or his inside enclosure this winter? Also keep in mind there is a stray cat that roams around but hasn't seen to bother him at all...
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    A remarkable story

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    Bubbles

    I was feeding Oliver some cactus pads and as he was eating he was blowing bubbles from his nose. He hasn't ever done this before only when he eats the pads. He also makes about of burping and gurgling sounds after eating something juicy
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    My snuggle bug

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    That color

    Found this on ig my be photo shopped but if not that is one red tort still B-E-A-utiful
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    Not what I expected

    I put out bush clippings for him to eat instead he burrowed
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    Home alone

    So my family will b camping this weekend and no one will be home to take care Oliver and let him outside. He has been outside everyday for weeks and then I put him inside at night. Will he b ok if I just put a bunch of food and water in his indoor enclosure. And since he's been outside so much...
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    Oliver and his bush

    I think he likes it
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    Home away from home kinda

    So my mom and I started on Oliver's play pen/future home oliver and grandma hard at work almost done still have another side to do but I think he likes it hopefully by next summer he will be out here full time :)
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