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  1. mijojr

    Building an Enclosure for a Baby Redfoot

    Looking good.
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    New and improved indoor enclosure

    Wow, that's amazing! Your dog knows lol.
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    Indian stars

    I believe the higher temp should be good. They cant regulate their own heat, so it is very different from us. Also, covering the enclosure should be a priority. They really need that humidity. It will also save on heat costs.
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    What type of tortoise is right for me? Partial to leopard

    I would stay away from sulfates that far north. A third of the year you will have to provide a massive enclosure for him. And you need a big yard...
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    Koopa Troopa's Kingdom

    BTW Russians also LOVE broadleaf leaf weeds.
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    Building an Enclosure for a Baby Redfoot

    The tortoise wI'll definately spend all day trying to get out I'd they can see through it. I guess you can test it iut, But I believe you will find the same result
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    Outside housing in Rochester, NY?

    I believe he indicated that he would house them seperately...
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    Finished Red Foot & Yellow Foot Outside Habitat

    Awesome enclosure! Very jealous!! :)
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    Long Overdue Update

    So sorry! I hope you get better soon! George is looking good!
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    Progress on a tortoise table!

    Looking good. Nice hide box by the way!
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    The Mighty Odin's first outdoor habitat/playpen

    Awesome! One of the best threads I ever read through!
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    Second story heating

    Fluorescent light fixtures give off little to no heat. You will definitely need another heating source.
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    Tortoise connections with humans

    I am guessing that she is looking for food. It is not nessesarily emotionally attached, it just wants food.
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    Tortoise connections with humans

    I believe that reptiles do have basic emotions. I know that I can tell if my leopard gecko is stressed or is content. However as regards to tortoises developing bonds to the owner, they most likely will not have a traumatic meltdown and suffer from depression. They are simple animals and don't...
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    Tortoise connections with humans

    Good post @Yellow Turtle01. I do believe that tortoises have the ability of facial recognition. I also believe that they may respond to even there name, but as regarding to who feeds them, who cleans there cage, and gives them soaks, I believe the tortoise does not form any strong attachment to...
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    Tortoise connections with humans

    @Ciri I will have to dissagree with you. I agree that adopting an adult is a good idea, however the reason is not because of any emotional attachment. As many experienced members have stated, the tortoise could care less. Also why would there be a difference in the emotional response between...
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    New indoor enclosure

    Looks neat! By the way I would get the sand out of there. It can couse impaction. just soil is fine.
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    Frankie Tortoise Tails: Fall to Winter Frankie

    Great post! Frankie sure is one funny tortoise!
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    New Tortoise Owner!

    Cool torts! Also, that ramp looks a bit steep. About the gravel, where would you put it? I really don`t see the need, unless it is in a water hole or something. Im glad that they got a good home! :D
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    Tortoise beak health- help!

    What is your substrate and cage size? Also, to bump up the humidity to help on pyramiding you can cover his enclosure with a clear shower curtain, tough plastic, etc.
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