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    Best Tortoise Enclosure Yet!!

    Hi @Tinaaw7 I am located in Southern California between Redlands and Palm Springs, if you are asking me. @Markw84 I believe is located in Northern California (Sacramento).
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    Failure to Thrive

    Hello Carl: One problem with studying "failure to thrive" in the human baby is that human babies are injected on day one of life with a Hepatitis B vaccine, which by the way is totally ridiculous, because Hep B is spread through blood (IV drug users) and sexual contact. By the way, the two...
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    Scutes are not growing

    I would like to suggest that you make sure your Calcium has Vitamin D added for better absorption of the calcium. It is possible that your tortoise is unable to make Vitamin D from your UV source.
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    Breeding Sri Lankan Stars - Question

    It sounded like his males were spending all their time mounting each other and since they seemed so small, I surmised that they were stressed.
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    Breeding Sri Lankan Stars - Question

    The males need to be separated and should take turns spending time with the female. It is not recommended to keep just two together. The males will only want to fight each other.
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    Please Help!! My tortoise is screaming of pain

    I have heard about Tortoises screaming like that when they have a bladder stone they are trying to pass. Lots of soaking may help.
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    Need advice on tortoise choice

    I am so happy to hear you say this, because it is really important to have your enclosures all ready to go. We are heading into winter around here, so an indoor enclosure should be first on your list. I agree with @Tom, Leopard Tortoises are not any more difficult if you have the set up...
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    How do I find my lost baby tortoise?

    Thank you Yvonne for taking the time.
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    How do I find my lost baby tortoise?

    Your baby will be under a bush, nearly covered by old leaves. What kind of Tortoise do you have? Does this type of tortoise hibernate? Where is Toa Alta? What is the weather like this time of the year?
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    Help (eyes swollen shut)

    They fooled me! I didn't recognize the species either. Good to know. I hope your fellow starts feeling better soon. Usually increasing the heat and removing improper lighting is the answer.
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    Help (eyes swollen shut)

    I do see you have three tortoises, two of one species and another larger tortoise of another species. Separate the species but don't house them in pairs.
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    Help (eyes swollen shut)

    It looks like you are mixing two different types of species of tortoise in your tank and it looks like you have only two, which is another problem. Tortoises should not be kept in pairs nor should you mix species. Different species carry different organisms which for one species is no problem...
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    When is a baby no longer a baby?

    I have to say that looking at the growth and shape of your tortoise, you are doing something right. Tortoise growth is very dependent upon proper higher end heat ranges (and humidity during the first year or two) and your tortoise appears to have been getting what he needs. I have one Leopard...
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    When is a baby no longer a baby?

    Such a gorgeous tortoise!!!
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    Getting my Leopard Tortoise through the Winter

    Luckily they slow down a bit during the colder winter days and don't require a lot of space on days like those.
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    Really worried about my tortoise and dont know how she was raised

    You mentioned that you "often keep the light on the same strength throughout the night as it's quite cold in our house at night" so you will want to get a Ceramic Heating Element or a Radiant Heat Panel for nighttime heat, because the tortoises need it to be dark at night as well as being warm...
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    Been a few years since my last post!!

    Loved your video. Glad your dog hasn’t made his best friend into a chew toy yet. Most dogs cannot be trusted.
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    Is this a bladder stone?

    You may be overdoing the calcium. You only need to add calcium once-twice per week.
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    Account deletion request

    I am so happy to hear that. It made me very sad to hear what happened to you and your baby tortoise. I am hoping that when you decide to get another tortoise someone here on the forum, can help you get a healthy new baby. Please reach out when you are ready. We want nothing more than to see...
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    Baby sulcata becoming lethargic - started dry

    Find out your Vitamin D3 level, you want it around 80-100 to beat cancer. Good Luck and know you are in all out thoughts and prayers.
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