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    How many hours outside a week to replace UVB in the summer?

    Nope, just till the end of August, then I’ll be going back home where I’ll be able to make an outdoor pen for him. But for now since I’m planning to get a baby, I’ll be making a 3’x3’ wooden enclosure and then once I get home I’ll be making a 4’x6’ enclosure (indoor). The tub was just an idea...
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    How many hours outside a week to replace UVB in the summer?

    As I’m currently in an apartment, I was thinking about getting a storage tub set up for it to roam around in while outside (it’ll be on a balcony as well), so it would never be truly ‘outside’.
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    How many hours outside a week to replace UVB in the summer?

    I’m planning to keep it in a closed chamber while inside but thought that if I took it outside while it was soaking in warm water for 30-45 min a day it would be alright.
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    How many hours outside a week to replace UVB in the summer?

    Planning to get a baby Greek tort and I’ve read that if you take them outside for 30-45 min a couple times of week it can replace the need for a UVB bulb in the summer. I plan on taking it outside at least 45 min everyday if the weather permits. Would this be alright?
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    Testudo Seed Mix vs. Russian Tortoise Seed Mix

    How long did it take to grow to six inches if I may ask?
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    D.I.Y. Tort table build

    What kind of wood are you using? And what thickness if I may ask?
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    Grocery bought food while weeds are growing in?

    I read that but had some questions. Is it okay to feed exclusively the dried (or rehydrated) mix and mazuri tort chow while they’re growing? And then sprinkle in store bought greens sparingly?
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    Grocery bought food while weeds are growing in?

    Planning to get a Greek Tortoise and was wondering what kind of greens I could use for a food source while waiting for weeds to grow in? Planning to give them mazuri Tortoise diet too and dried weed mixes.
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    Check list before getting Greek Tortoise?

    I would also be soaking them at least once a day in warm water for 20 min. I can make a closed chamber as well, just wondering what I should use to cover the pvc (shower curtain?).
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    Check list before getting Greek Tortoise?

    My bad, didn’t mean half, meant more like 3/4 or more (covered) like this. http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-6361.html What kind of light would you recommend that’s both UV and heat? I’m also planning to keep UVB lights only in the winter since I’ll be taking the Tortoise out for thirty...
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    Check list before getting Greek Tortoise?

    Got it. I won’t have a flower bed, but I can get a bunch of plastic pots (staying in an apartment). Can I feed half store bought/half weeds diet with some mazuri diet? With the orchid/cypress bark, does it retain water well? Also if it’s half covered, should I wait for to dry up before...
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    Check list before getting Greek Tortoise?

    Wanted to double check my list to see if I was missing anything before I dive into getting a baby Greek Tortoise: Food: -Broadleaf Testudo Mix (will get two weeks before getting Tortoise to have it grown out enough to clip) Also, how many pots should I have it growing in to keep up food...
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    Cement tub enclosure questions (for a baby Iberian Greek)

    Thanks for the reply! I was thinking that spraying the enclosure down with water two-three times a day will help maintain humidity as well as having a largish shallow water dish. Also, I was planning to add in a humid hide as well as a humid corner (with damp sphagnum moss). I do have a 40...
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    Cement tub enclosure questions (for a baby Iberian Greek)

    So I want to make sure I have everything set for the little guy before I actually get him/her. I plan on getting a large cement mixing tub: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-Black-Large-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585 And then to add to that, I'll be using orchid as a substrate...
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    How often to feed Russian/Greek Tortoises

    Gotcha! How do you know how much food will last them a day? Also, would something like Repashy Calcium Plus (all in one powder supplement) be okay to use three times a week?
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    How often to feed Russian/Greek Tortoises

    Thanks for the reply! Is it just once a day? Do you give any supplements along with it?
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    How often to feed Russian/Greek Tortoises

    So while doing my research before, I thought everyday would be the proper idea. However, I was watching a video (Kamp Kenan) regarding feeding baby tortoises and he says to feed them a few times a week (three to be precise). His reasoning is that since the food that we're usually feeding them...
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    Best dog breed for the 'outdoors'? (For new dog owner too)

    Even for a couple of hours? I'd love to maybe get one as a second dog, but I'd rather them be okay in a crate or around the house peacefully without barking/whining while I was out for a few hours
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    Best dog breed for the 'outdoors'? (For new dog owner too)

    I don't mean to completely switch up which dog breed I'm interested in, just curious as I just met two dogs while walking the other today and they were just the best haha. One was an English Setter and the other was an Irish Red & White Setter. I was wondering if these dogs would make good...
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    Best dog breed for the 'outdoors'? (For new dog owner too)

    Oh I will be planning on using a crate for the rest of their life. It'll be easier to take them on trips, and just a safer place for them in general. Sorry I didn't clarify enough, but I watched some videos, ( this one ) and they just talk about putting the puppy in there for a few hours then...
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