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    New growth colour

    I've got a baby cherryhead redfoot and I wonder if you can tell me the what colour her new shell growth should be. Somebody who saw a photo on a facebook reptile forum seemed to think she's a marbled species. If you could post some photos so I can compare I'd be very grateful. Thanks :)
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    Weight gain

    Can you please tell me the average weight gain for a young cherryhead redfoot tortoise over a period of approximately a month? Thanks :)
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    Bathing Indian Star

    I've got a little Indian Star, hatched in September this year. I'm chuffed to bits with him and he is doing all the things I would expect. The caresheet from the breeder doesn't give any indication on bathing him. All my Hermanns and my Cherryhead Redfoot seem to thoroughly enjoy a daily bath...
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    Newbie intro

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say "Hello" I keep Hermanns and have four. I've got Ebbie, Rosie, Twiglet and Percy. I've just ventured into the tropical and have become the proud owner of an Indian Star called Timber and a Cherryhead Redfoot called Ruby. They're both CB summer...
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    Hermanns or Horsfield?

    Hi Guys Please can you tell me, in your opinion, which is the best tortoise for beginners? A Hermanns or a Horsfield? Please explain why? I'm doing research before getting one and I'm getting loads of conflicting views so I thought I'd ask those who own tortoises rather than just reading books...
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    Male or Female?

    Hi guys Wonder if you can give me your opinion on male/female russians. Are there many differences in character and temperament between the two? If 'yes' what are they? All replies appreciated! ;) Thanks.
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    Hello from England, UK

    Hi I'm new on here, only just joined the forum. I'm from England, UK. I have several pets of my own (and I'm a foster mum for an animal sanctuary) but no tortoise at the moment. I'm seriously considering getting a Horsfield Tortoise and joined this forum so I can look at the treads to do...
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