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  1. yillt

    Tortoise on TV!!

    About a year ago, my tortoise developed symptoms of an RI. I promptly took him to the vet where they said that they were very impressed with my knowledge on tortoises after I explained to them what species he was and how big they grow, the hibernation process and the symptoms of a Respirator...
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    Billy's new enclosure...

    Hi. I have spent the last couple of days planning Billy's new enclosure. I'm going to add a few pictures but bear in mind that it's not done. I have ordered a 100W Mercury vapour with a ceramic reflective holder. I also need to do a bit about covering the enclosure for humidity. I have also...
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    I don't need another tortoise... do I?

    I have come to a bit of a dilemma. I have sorted out the cage for Billy. It's about 7 feet by 5 feet. It takes up one corner of my room and as I see it, I still have three corners left. As tortoises are highly territorial, they obviously need their own space. I do have the space for another...
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    Suitable cage?

    Hi. I was wondering if this would be suitable for Billy my Marginated, who is roughly 8 inches long? It's 47 inches long, 16 High and 20 depth (front to back). If not, I am willing to buy a bigger cage which was the original plan anyway (He gets updated every year and last year (before...
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    Types of owners?

    Over the years, it has become more and more evident that there are certain types of owners. Not just for tortoises, but for all pets. But as this is tortoise forum I just state the tortoise owners. The most prominent on this site is certainly 'the expert'. They are calm in any situation, know...
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    Children and tortoises?

    I am 14. I was 10 when I joined this site. I kept my age secret for almost a year. When I finally felt that people had begun to know me and appreciate me for how I look after my tortoise, not my age,I finally began to speak to people about my age and realised that there are many young members of...
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    How many tortoises?

    I know that for some, there isn't a limit, but the question is, what is the ideal number of tortoises? How many is TOO many? Is one tortoise enough?
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    Cage ideas?

    Hi, when Billy comes out of hibernation I give him a new cage, usually every couple of years. This year he needs an upgrade and I'm looking for something big enough to accommodate a 5 year old Marginated tortoise. But, it has to be relatively cheap (I understand there is only so much you can...
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    Tortoise or turtle?

    Before I say anything, this is entirely for fun, no unnecessary comments as we all know that both tortoises and turtles are amazing. So, list your response with a reason and let's see who wins. ;) I'll start. I think tortoises because I love their little stocky legs and I prefer changing...
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    Hibernation?

    Hi. I am finally back after about three months. But with Billy in hibernation, I haven't had many questions to ask and have been very busy recently. So, I was wondering whether I can take Billy out of hibernation in February? He went in mid-November and is an indoor tortoise, so will be with a...
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    Nose and shell!

    Hello. I am very worried as Billy has been breathing funny ever since I took him out of hibernation. Before it was a wierd clicking noise and now it had turned to frequent whistling like a rush of air. He has no discharge and is still eating LOADs, he has gaines about 50 grams in a month and is...
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    Help please!! (noisy breathing)

    So today I took Billy to the vet after being abit worried about his breathing. They said he was fine and I should go back if I was worried. When we arrived at the vet he stopped breathing badly. I dont know how or why. So now he's in the bath and his breathing is bad again. It's like lots of...
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    Butternut squash?

    Can my tortoise eat butternut squash skin? Thanks
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    Do you love your tortoise?

    There are people who have them to breed, others have them for show or as a fashion icon and the rest have them as pets. But they're not cuddly like a cat or loyal like a dog, they are not lively like a hamster or as cute as a fluffy chick. (But theyre still adorable.) Do we actually love them or...
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    Noises?

    Hello, yesterday I took Billy out of hibernation and he is already eating well! But he seems to be making bubbly noises and other noises. He does not have any nasal discharge and his mouth seems healthy and pink? His eyes are wide and black and his shell is fine. He sometimes rubs his head...
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    Welcome back Billy!

    Hello everyone. Today i brought little Billy out of hibernation. That was an hour ago and he is already basking happily under his bulb. Im very glad to have him back after his fourth hibernation. He has been in since mid November and will be temporarily living outside this year. He has an indoor...
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    Getting a dog!

    Hello everyone. I've been very absent for about 3 weeks as Billys in hibernation and I've been rather busy. Anyway, some people may have seen my thread about allergies and what pets I can have. I've discovered that although I'm allergic to most dogs, there are about three breeds I'm OK with...
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    Changing the world?

    Hello everyone. The title is a but dramatic but hopefully it's caught your attention as I'm looking for input. I am involved in a project which is supposed to be confidential so I can't give you the details unfortunately as much as I'd love to. But I'll explain it a bit. It's for teens. We form...
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    Recipe and food (tort version)

    There is a recipe thread for humans but there isn't one for torts! :D So this could be the thread in which we all add our little mixes we conjer up. I don't know how many possible recipes there are as tortoise diets aren't as varied as ours. But it will be very helpful to newbies who need some...
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    Bearded dragons?

    Hey everyone. Just wondering if you could give me some info on beardies as I am considering getting one in the future. At the moment I'm a bit to busy but when I know that I have enough time and money to buy through right equipment I will seriously consider it. Please tell me the basics of you...
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