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With this cold snap I have had to cover Turbo's Enclosure around the heat lamp with foil. I have also put a few hands full of Timothy Hay in the area where he likes to sleep. He went right over to it after he ate and burrowed down in it. I took a little more and covered him completely with the...

I am taking my Golden Retriever to the vet right now. She has lost control of the right side of her face. She is drooling and can not blink her right eye. I wanted to post this real quick so that by the time I get to the vet I might have some feed back. She is a rescue we found about 6 years...

Sometimes you learn the hard way. I found Turbo flipped over in his water dish. He is fine. I don't know how long he was like that, but I work across the street and I come home for lunch to take him outside everyday for 1/2 hour. Any ways I want to get a wireless camera that will allow me to...

I have a beautiful Sulcata (Turbo) but am thinking about getting a second tortoise that is smaller and can stay inside for the most part. I have looked at so many and can not decide. Would like some feedback from all the Tortoise lovers out there. I know people get passionate over a certain type...

Lowe's has mercury vapor lights on sale for 10.00. Are they all the same? Does it have to say for reptiles on it?

I am so excited. I found the recipe here on line and I made them last night. I came home from work today and Turbo had been munching on it. I didn't think he would really like it!! Makes me feel good to cook for my Turbo!! I know I am weird!!

Today hit 90 degrees today here in Orlando, FL. This changes everything in my indoor enclosure. The air conditioner is on and set at 76 or 77 at night. Just like everyone I need advise whether or not I need addition heat at night or if that will be ok. I have a CHE but just not sure if I need...

I just rescued a turtle (or something) from crossing in rush hour traffic. I have never seen anything like it. I thought it was a mud turtle, but it had a tail like a stingray (just not as long). I could tell he was very old. His tail was about 6 or 7 inches long. Huge head and neck. Nails were...

I want to cut out a hole in lid of the plastic tubs to hold the heat and UVB lights. Should I line the holes with that silver insulation tape before setting the lights up? Is there enough heat to cause a fire or melt the plastic. If anyone has pictures of theirs set up this way it would be...

I just saw a web site that showed me how to make home made Calcium blocks. I ordered from amazon 1 pound of Food Grade Calcium Carbonate CaCO3. Has anyone tried this before and how did it work. I have a 10 month old Sulcata that I only want the best for. It looks really easy to make!! Is this...

Here is the beginning. This is a picture of the underground barrier. Will update as I build. Suggestions always welcome. I learned everything from this forum.

Should I put foil over the screen to hold in more moisture? Temp is great under the lamp but moister is at 50%.

Turbo has out grown his bathtub. He can climb out now. Back to Lowe's I go.

Turbo is loving the sun coming through the window this morning!

This is a combo of dandelion, spring mix, zucchini, sweet potatoes, carrots, Christmas cactus, and Strawberry on top. Is this a good diet? I give a bowl one a day. It is a 9 month old sulcata.

Hey everyone, I am so excited to find this forum. I have not owned a tortoise before and always seem to be looking up answers to my questions on the internet. The only problem is that every website has totally different answers. It is so nice to be able to talk to real people that actually own...