Hey guys. I'm sorry, but I need to vent!
A local pet shop that specializes in aquatics posted in a sales group (our local Craigslist Facebook page) and mentioned that they received a bunch of sulcata hatchlings. They mentioned how cute they were and what great pets they make. I commented on the...
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Two days ago, I was able to adopt Susie the Mini Lop doe from a lovely woman named Sara whom lives in the next town over. So far, she is an absolute bundle of joy. This is her first time in our yard!
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If you have time, I would definitely advice watching this informative video.
This is my favorite YouTube channel that features tortoises and many other cute, little critters. It's a long video, nearly 30:00 minutes, but definitely worth it.
Appreciation and hugs,
Chloe
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My name is Chloe, and I must admit that I have been terribly inactive from the forums lately. However, I am back and I have brought a project to share with all of you.
I live in an apartment and I have five tortoises. The management is very aware of my critters...
1. Fallen asleep for an entire night while cuddling your tortoise(s)?
2. Taken your tortoise for a walk around the neighborhood (and received odd looks)?
3. Eaten dinner with your tortoise(s)?
4. Mixed up your tortoises (you bad mother, you!).
5. Cared for your tortoises more than...
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My oldest female Russian tortoise (wild caught, I believe) has been pooping and peeing in the food dish for a few days now. She lives with a male (wild caught) and a younger female (captive bred).
Is this an early sign of dominance? She'll sit in the food dish and eat for...
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I purchased an aloe vera plant from Lowe's today (I'll re-pot it to avoid dangerous chemicals near the roots) and headed over to Vons. Now, Vons always has a handful of interesting succulents outside the entrance (I frequently purchase aloe vera plants from there).
There's...
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I've seen some beautiful outdoor enclosures constructed using cement blocks to line the perimeter. However, is the tortoise harmed if it rubs up against the sides of the cement blocks (specifically the shell)?
Thank you.
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I just spent about an hour replacing my grounded walnut substrate with coconut fiber. I was informed that the grounded walnut particles can get caught in the little "armpits" of tortoises and irritate their skin. There is also quite a large amount of dust that is produced...
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I've seen a few other users mention their inability to cast votes or view results of polls (even on their own votes and threads).
Has anyone found a solution to this error?
Thank you!
Example of a vote-casting error.
It's 10:47 A.M. here in Fresno, California, and my tortoises are (slowly) beginning to emerge!
Hazel poking her head out of her favorite cave entrance.
Harold, sleepy-eyed and on the hunt for some food!
What do your tortoises look like in the morning? Do you have any cute...
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On September 19 of this year, I purchased my baby Russian named Hazel. She's a beautiful (captive bred, I believe) little girl with cute spots on her face that look like "dimples." However, on her back right leg, her farthest back claw is curled to the point of it growing the...
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Firstly, I must apologize for the confusing diction of the title.
I absolutely love to prepare balanced diets for my tortoises; I feel like I own a salad plantation! However, I understand that along with dark greens and weeds, Russian tortoises require an amount of hay in...
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First, I must apologize for adding another thread to an endless cycle of "Temporary Outdoor Enclosure" posts! I checked a lot of other similar threads, but none answered my specific questions.
Moving on!
Background information:
I currently have a 6ft x 3 ft indoor, wooden...