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Sorry, I didn't mention that he did o to the vet and was put on meds for his URI Also, I live in northern Michigan (not the U.P.), and I plan on putting him outside a lot this summer. When will be acceptable temp wise? Last year we only had maybe a week of +90 fht. Temps. If it's in the upper...

Hello, I have a 3 y.o. Greek male named Sam. Sam is about 6/7 inches big. Anyway, I'm wondering if I am harming him, or setting myself up for a future disaster. Here's how I take care of him: He is housed in a home made cage made of wood that is 4'Lx 2 1/2' Wide x at least 18" tall. I...

My greek does this daily. He spends most days trying to escape his large cage. Makes a huge racket, and he flips and unflips himself constantly. I don't worry about it at all. he's been going strong for over a year in there now

Well, that's why I posted them here, I was very skeptical about number one my self....maybe I should drive 3 hours each way instead of one to take Sam to a more experienced vet......I don't know what to do. I will def ask if I can give injections. Pretty scary to think that someone you are...

It wasn't an option at the time, but Sam still has a runny nose 2 weeks later, so I will ask on saturday when we go back to the vet's. Thanx!

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I would like to know how to keep plants alive also, AND how to keep a desert tort and live plants together indoors without the humidity getting too high. Good question

Hello, recently I took Sam to the vet to get him on some meds for a runny nose and learned two things I have not read anywhere: 1- Tortoises cannot breathe through their mouths Which is why it is so important that they don't get runny noses. Clogged nose=not being able to breathe. 2-...

Spray laquer and silicone. and let it air out for 2 days

How Much was is a bag?

Right now, I'm using a UVB bulb and a ceramic heat emitter, the basking temp ranges from 88 to 103 depending on the room temp.

RE: Impossible to fing Organic Top Soil! Yes, the miricle grow has plant food.......the top and the potting

RE: Impossible to fing Organic Top Soil! I found a lot of organic potting soil, but with plant food..........not willing to risk it

Thanx for the pointer, Easy enough to do.........

Hello, this took me a whole day to build, and 3 after sealing, etc. He seems much happier in this than in his aquarium that we rescued him out of..... Demensions, 2'Wide x 4'Long x 2'High. A Cave for a hide, that he hasn't discovered yet (He just burrowed in the soil tonight, but has not...

Hello, I ended up finding some soil to use for Sam's Encloser, but it took me 5 I repeat 5 different stores to find decent top soil with no additives. I did have to "clean" it though! Anyone else have this problem?

Hello, new to the forum, and a relatively new tort owner/rescuer. I owned a Sulcata about two years ago, a hatchling that didn't make it :( , for about 9 months. Anyway, we (me and my girlfriend) have been wanting to adopt another and recently got our chance. I'm always cruising Craigslist for...