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    Animal Plastics Cage + Equipment

    Very large black Animal Plastics terrestrial cage. Measurements: 6 ft long, 3 ft wide, and 22 1/2 inches tall. Sliding glass doors with lock. Herpstat 2 by Spyder Robotics. Has 2 temperature probes and option to add a humidity probe/control. Inside the cage: Top mounted Vivarium Electronics...
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    Help Identify this Turtle Species

    Can anybody identify this turtle species? I'd appreciate it!
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    Tortoise and Turtles in shelters?

    I was browsing through pet finder and stumbled upon shelters in Southern California listing tortoises and turtles that are up for adoption. This broke my heart! Anybody out there know of a rescue or people who could take them out? I know there are too many to pull them all, but maybe a few...
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    Heating a 6x3x2 AP cage and whatnot

    Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you have used a 6'long x 3'wide x 2' high Animal Plastics cage or something similar for their tortoise? I've stumbled upon a rather good deal for one and am thinking of snatching it up, but am wondering how to heat a beast this size without using CHE's...
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    Does your star not like bright light... and temp question

    I recieved my Sri Lankan Star tortoise almost a week ago and am smitten. But I need a little help clarifying some lighting and temperature/humidity questions for a 3 year old, 4 inch Sri Lankan Star. 1) Have any of you noticed whether or not your Star seems to be bothered by bright lighting...
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    Tell me what to fix or whatnot, please

    This is my 4' x 2' closed chamber enclosure for my 3 year old Sri Lankan Star tortoise, that I will be receiving from Chris (gardenstate) on August 2nd. Please, help me out and share you opinions on what I can improve. Information: Ignore the current temperature and humidity displayed. I...
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    Wanted: Any organic/safe plants to feed

    Hey all, I'm looking for a variety of plants that I can buy off someone that are oganically grown and safe to feed my tortoise now. I don't want to buy plants from a nursery and have to wait 6 months before they're safe. I'm particulalry interested in mulberry, grape, hibiscus, rose of...
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    Tortoise supply or Sunland breeders?

    I know most people have nothing but great things to say about Tortoise Supply. I've purchased seed from them and it's been excellent. But my struggle is whether I should buy my first tortoise, a golden greek, from Tortoise Supply or Sunland Breeders. Has anybody had dealings with Sunland...
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    Is there a reliable day/night thermostat?

    Hey all, I'm hoping to get even more help... I'm trying to find a reliable thermostat for my CHE that is programmable with different day and night time temperatures. As I plan on getting a Golden Greek, I need to keep nighttime temps up but lower than daytime. Is there a thermostat that you...
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    Melamine enclosure for greek...?

    Ok, so I've decided to go with a Golden Greek. Now, I need opinions on the enclosure. I have a contact that makes bearded dragon cages out of melamine with locking sliding glass doors. I love the aesthetics of the cages with the clean lines and inside mounted lighting. He seals everything...
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    Advice: 3 year old Leopard tortoise

    I've been educating myself and preparing for my first tortoise. I've been extremely torn between species, but I am greatly drawn to the leopard. My fear is indoor space and environmental factors... I live in Reno, NV, which means it's very dry year round and very cold in the winter. I fear...
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