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    Russian Eye Health

    I adopted them two months ago and I have them in two separate enclosures. I am no longer using the red light. I am using a uvb bulb but it is a coil bulb, I am worried about the effects so I am in the process of ordering a long tube light to replace the coil bulb. It is a zoo med 10.0 bulb.
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    Russian Eye Health

    Yes, I want to trim their beaks but I am not sure how. What would you recommend?
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    Russian Eye Health

    Hi everyone, I am slightly concerned about the appearance of my tortoises eyes. I have two Russians. Attached are pictures. Do you think they look sunken in or healthy? I am a new owner so I am still learning the difference between and unhealthy and healthy tortoise.
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    Russian Tortoise Poop!

    Hi guys, I have a poop question. I JUST got my Russian tortoises two weeks ago, and the first time I soaked them, they pooped and peed A LOT in the bath. Since then, I have been soaking every 4 days or so, but no more poop! I check their enclosures and I don't notice anything, but I know...
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    New Tortoise Owner

    Thank you! I am going to home depot this weekend to buy them some new things for their enclosures (rocks and things to keep them busy), so I will definitely pick up some shallow flower pot saucers to replace their water bowls. I've noticed they have big personalities already, so I want to...
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    New Tortoise Owner

    Hello! I just adopted 2 adult male Russian tortoises from a man who bought them for his sons (who were no longer interested in caring for these wonderful animals). Their names are Lord Voldetort and Wormtail because when I received them, they arrived in the same enclosure and one tortoise...
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