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    Lenne's first weigh in!

    Lenne is a busting 39g and 5 1/2cm. She seems to be doing well, enjoying her daily soaks, eating lots and enjoys her outdoor pen more than indoors. She sleeps while she is inside but is on the move the whole time she is outside. :) She is always looking for her chance to escape but I am...
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    Leopards and Humidity

    I recently p.m.ed Tom about humity and leopard torties and this was my answer that I am going to follow step by step. I wanted to post so all could see and gain from his experience. Thanks again Tom!!!! So great to have you and the others here to help me out. I am not only new to Leopards...
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    Lenne's Bath Time

    I have been soaking Lenne for about fifteen minutes everyday since she arrive. (two days ago) She is not seeming to like it in her soak. She seems aggetated and fighting to get out. Will she calm down eventually or am I just stressing her out? She is a fiesty one, constantly on the move...
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    My Beautiful Little Girl!!!!

    Here is my new little leopard tortie, she is 4 months old and so adorable. Thank you all for helping me get things ready to bring her home. Myssie
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    INTRODUCING "Lenne"

    Just seen my new little gal today for the first time!!! She is only four months old and She is sooo adorable can't wait to bring her home next week. The shop wants to keep her and make sure she is doing well before sending her home with me. :( 7 more days, YAY and she will be all mine...
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    MISSING!!!!! Leopard Lounge?????

    Can someone tell me what happened to the Leopard Lounge??? Now I am lost again!!! HELP!! Myssie
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    Cuttle Bones?

    Is crushed cuttle bone spinkled over my torties food a good source of calcium? I can't seem to find just calcium without d3 around here. And where would I find just d3? Thanks all
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    Lighting???

    I have a 3ft hagen osaka double tube light strip with two thin t5 glo life blubs in it. Is this enough uvb lighting for my leopard tort??? In the summer months uvb will not be a problem as she will be getting out everyday. But the long cold winters in Canada will this be approperiate lighting...
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    a few questions???

    First lighting, I have a fluval osaka double lite strip. Can I purchase the proper blubs for my little tort so that I can use it?? I have two mini tube bulbs, t5 glo life right now is that good for her? Second, do I put the calcium/d3 on all of her food or just once a day, once a week...
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    Lighting and Feeding Questions???

    First lighting, I have a fluval osaka double lite strip. Can I purchase the proper blubs for my little tort?? I have two mini tube bulbs, t5 glo life right now is that good for her? Second, do I put the calcium/d3 on all of her food or just once a day??? New mommy here nervous and only...
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    Expectant Leopard Tortie Mommy!!! Few questions

    Well, I am expecting my first Leopard tortie in the next month or so. He/She is coming from a very reputible local pet store and I have done all my research on them. But still unclear on a few aspects. Do I mist him every day? I am putting repti/sand in his exoterra habitat is this the right...
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    Matter of food for a leopard

    I live in Canada so an exotic Hibiscus is great for indoor housing but will a rose of sharon (same mallow family) work for his outdoor pen??? Also what types of perenial grasses are good for this tort?? Anything suggestions? Thanks all Myssie
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    Torts in Canada???? Any??

    I am looking for either a russian or leopard tortoise, but I am having a darn hard time finding them in Canada. Can anyone help me locate one of these guys. thanks all
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    New to Forum NEED ADVISE!!!!!

    Hi, I am Myssie I am new here and would like some advise on torties. I don't have one yet, but I am interested in getting one. I need advise as to which tortie would be good for a very greenhorned beginner that lives in Ontario Canada. I want to narrow down the choices so I can do all of my...
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