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    Greek tort won't eat much

    I've had my Greek tort for close to 13 years now, its turning 16 in a month. I live in Canada, so the weather gets really cold at times, but at the moment it isn't super cold out yet (ranging from 15-20 degrees C). Turtle (my tort's name), has a fairly large enclosure with ReptiBark bedding. The...
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    Bought some succulents for my Greek tort. How to know if it's safe?

    Hi guys. I went to my local farmer's market today to get some succulents. It's the first time I go out and shop for them. I live in Canada and I have a Greek tortoise from Morocco, he's 15 now. I asked one of the farmers if their plants were edible and if they were grown with any chemicals...
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    Mix basking lamp with UVB lamp?

    I've heard that a basking lamp is important for a tortoise enclosure and that a UVB lamp is important as well. I have a medium sized enclosure indoors and my greek tort is indoors most of the year since I live in Canada and the weather is cold 90% of the year. How would I go about installing...
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    I built a new enclosure. Opinions?

    I've had this tortoise for 11 years. I admit I've neglect it for most of that time. After a lot of research and spending, I finally was able to build a new enclosure for him. I'm not sure the size is large enough, but unfortunately it's the best I can do. I live in an apartment with my dad...
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    Need advice to take better care of my tortoise.

    I was just wondering what species my tortoise belongs to and if she's healthy and all. I've had her for about 10 years now. Unfortunately, growing up (I got her at 8, I'm 18 now), 99% of the time, I fed her romaine lettuce. I neglected her alot when I was a kid. When I hit my teenage years, I...
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