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    Albino painted or red eared turtle

    Pastel....thank you so much!!
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    Albino painted or red eared turtle

    Hope this thread finds everyone safe. I am looking to acquire , preferably an albino painted, or red eared turtle. Does anyone know of any reputable breeders that I can contact to purchase one? Or point me in the right direction...……... Thanks in advanced, Zack
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    Outdoor Heated Tortoise House (Oregon style)

    I have seen brown discoloration bleed through on painted wood knots on plywood. That's due to the oils and resins bleeding through but not sure in your case. Another forum member may be able to shed some light on this...........
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    Sealant for plywood enclosure

    Liquid rubber is more rubber like. When it cures it has a slight rubber like feel to it. Application was easy. So far the product is holding up well. . I do like the fact that pond shield cures into a hard, slick , plastic like surface. It seems being hard and slick would be easier for...
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    Sealant for plywood enclosure

    I used this product for the bottom of my enclosure. It is non-toxic and comes in different colors. It probably has the same qualities as what Tom suggested. Just thought I would put it out there to share https://liquidrubber.ca/
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    Torpedo Grass

    I believe I found my answer... i found this on line....it is a grass native to Africa........... torpedograss (Panicum repens) is among the top grasses I get questions on. Even if introduced into a small area, this weed can rapidly spread to become a major problem. The name comes from the...
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    Torpedo Grass

    I live in New Orleans and torpedo grass runs rampant in lawns with St. Aug, Bermuda ,etc. Is torpedo grass safe for leopards to eat and do they like this type of grass?....thanks
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    Outdoor Heated Tortoise House (Oregon style)

    Heather- I am getting ready to get a night box built and am intrigued with your design of the door as I live in New Orleans, La. and also worried about the rain aspect. You state it looks ugly but if it is functional...then it may work for those that live in rainy climates. I do have a...
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    Sorry Tom..more questions. The enclosure I am having built is 7 ' long by 3 ' wide and 30 inches...

    Sorry Tom..more questions. The enclosure I am having built is 7 ' long by 3 ' wide and 30 inches high. I was planning on putting 2- 4' light fixtures ...one for flourescent lighting and one arcadia 12% T5 for UV. Since the enclosure is going to be 7' long ...do you think the 4' light fixtures...
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    Thanks Tom.. Also, for the doors, instead of using glass that slides along a track..I thought I...

    Thanks Tom.. Also, for the doors, instead of using glass that slides along a track..I thought I remember in one of your threads you said that the next one you built you would use an insulated type sliding window you would order from Lowes...is that correct?
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    Hey Tom.. I am building a humid enclosure chamber based on the 8' x 4' one that you have built...

    Hey Tom.. I am building a humid enclosure chamber based on the 8' x 4' one that you have built. My question is I will have 6 light fixtures going inside the enclosure. How do you run the electrical wires to the inside of the plywood enclosure? Thanks
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    Markw84... what type of opening do you have and where on the enclosure to allow the...

    Markw84... what type of opening do you have and where on the enclosure to allow the electrical cords to enter the enclosure?
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    Our new Closed Chamber for our new group of Tortoises

    Sorry...another question. What type of opening do you have to allow for all the electrical cords to enter the enclosure?
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    Our new Closed Chamber for our new group of Tortoises

    So very helpful...thanks so much. Your enclosures are awesome.......
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    Our new Closed Chamber for our new group of Tortoises

    Markw84.....I am getting ready to build a closed chamber. What brand of food counter top paint did you use? Also, did you paint the entire inide of the chamber? Three coats?..................thanks
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    Help with carapace

    I have been reading these since March and continue to read other info on this forum. It has been soooo helpful.....thanks for the warm welcome.
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    Help with carapace

    I can put a 4 inch strip of card board around the bottom of the aquarium for a quick fix to that issue...thanks
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    Help with carapace

    Thanks for the reply....I just wanted to get feedback from experienced individuals like you....I want to make sure I give him/her the best of care..... I have never observed him trying to go through the glass....thanks
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    Help with carapace

    Thanks for the reply....I just wanted to get feedback from experienced individuals like you....I want to make sure I give him/her the best of care.....
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