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    New hatchling quaranine

    We just got a new Hermanns and I wanted to get another to put with him. We have a very large enclosure so they both will have plenty of room. My question is how long do they have to be quarantined from each other? Thanks!
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    Infrared Temp Gun

    I was looking to buy the Zoo Med Repti temp that Carolina Pet Supply has on their website. Would anyone recommend this one, or is there a different one I should be looking at? Also, any suggestions for a humidity meter. Thanks!!!
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    Russian Hatchling/Sleeping

    I've had my RT for a little over a month now. He seems to sleep more than he's awake. He is probably awake for a total of 4-5 hours a day and then will go to sleep until the next day. Is this normal?
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    Hatchling Humidity

    I have a Russian Hatchling and need some advice about humidity. I have a nice table set up, heat & UVB, cypress mulch. What should I be doing about humidity? I've tried to find info, but it seems to be different for each species and I don't want to do something to harm him. Is there some...
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    Need help naming my tortoise!!!

    I've had my russian hatchling for a week now and he/she still does not have a name. I think I'm having trouble because I have wanted one for as long as I can remember and this is a big decision. I don't want to name him after cartoon tortoises or other famous tortoises. I am a science major...
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    Russian Substrate-Please help

    I just got my Russian Tortoise hatchling and put him in his substrate. I used the cypress mulch that someone on here recommended, but I noticed a bunch of tiny little bugs crawling around. What should I do? Will this hurt him?
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    Russian Tortoise Diet

    I'm very new to this and I'm wondering what is the best thing to feed my new Russian Tortoise? He will be arriving tomorrow and I would like to go today and get what he needs. Thank you!!!!
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    First time tortoise!

    Hello! My name is Crystal from Wisconsin. I will be receiving my very first tortoise (Russian) on Tuesday and I'm beyond excited!!!! Any advice will be greatly appreciated. There is so much conflicting information out there, I would hate to harm my tortoise unknowingly. I will be setting up...
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