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    Pool as indoor enclosure for my Sulcatas.

    I got mine off Craigslist. The guy even delivered it for me as you would need a truck because its so big.
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    Pool as indoor enclosure for my Sulcatas.

    Also have a heated garage when the time comes.
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    Pool as indoor enclosure for my Sulcatas.

    Using a Step 2 kiddie pool as the indoor enclosure this year during the cold Omaha winters. This is a huge upgrade in SqFootage from the Rubbermaid bins I had been using. Pool is 6'x4'. My sulcatas are 5" and 4". Plenty of space for cool, hot and basking area. It too large to mist with a...
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    Sulcata

    Tom, I've had them for 2 years and was told they were 5 moths old when I got them. I have 2. This is the one with a more smooth shell. My other is show pyramiding which I dont understand because i got them together and they have alway been together. Initially started them out in a 20L...
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    Sulcata

    Always protest being measured by trying to pee on me.
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    Plastic Huts?

    I use these http://www.lowes.com/pd_101941-82673-056400L_0__?productId=3005488&Ntt=bins&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dbins They are cheap, durable, waterproof and you dont need to cut an opening. Just flip them over and as your tortoise grows just go back to Lowes and get the next...
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    Tort table built by 4 yr old!

    LOL. Said he wanted to build a Turd-dle zoo and this is what he made. He's gotta learn to cap the corners. Lego were cleaned throughly afterwards.
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    Petsmart sucks

    I hate pet stores. Look at this Redfoot they are selling. It is probably 5-6" and has no room. With the hide and water bowl he has to be sitting on top of the hide or bowl at all times. NOt even sure he can get into the hide as it is too big for the tank. They are advertising these as...
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    Looking to buy a hidebox

    If you are looking for something quick and easy I have used generic brands of Akrobins http://www.akro-mils.com/industrial/cust_akrobins.asp Flip them upside down and you have a great hide. You can find some at your local Lowes or Home Depot. They are plastic and easy to clean. I have a...
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    Baoz = Bun(In Chinese)

    Char siu Bao. LOL. My favorite Dim Sum item. Your tort looks awesome.
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    2.7 LT Russian tortoise Breeding Colony For Sale!

    any idea how much u want?
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    Perplexed by pyramiding!!

    I have the exact same thing with my 1 year old sulcatas.
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    Forced soaking

    I just got some from Lowe's today. The package says it can hold 20X its weight in water. Must be what those Sham-wows are made from!
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    Hudmidity?

    Does having a moist substrate cause shell rot though?
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    Tort Tables at World Market?

    World Market announced some store closing earlier in the year, and all 3 of the ones in omaha are closing for good. Went shopping there today and my friends goes " your tortoises would look cute in this". She was pointing to a wooden box in the fixtures section. It did look like a mini...
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    Pics of my sulcata hatchlings

    They are the organizational bins used in most workshops to hold nail, screws and stuff. Got them at Home Depot. They come in various sizes and I bought a bigger set for my russians. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=101949-82673-101949&lpage=none
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    Pics of my sulcata hatchlings

    Got a couple sulcata's a couple weeks ago. Finally snapped a few pics. I have named them Jerry and Newman. They didnt take to the half log hides I intially had. My GF came up with the idea of flipping over a couple of Akrobins. They took to them right away.
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    Hibernation: How cold is too cold?

    I plan to hibernate 2 russians for the first time this year. I live in Nebraska which can get pretty cold during the winters. Plan to place them in the garage. IS that too cold?
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    Russian pair

    I am also interested and I am located in Nebraska.
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    Turtle Pond,enclosure

    How do you keep the racoons out? I would think they would like a fish or turtle treat!
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