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I have an adult Russian and my friend wants me to watch his juvenile Sulcata (they're about the same size). I'm obviously not going to house them together, but do I need to worry about parasites or anything with using the same habitats (inside and out) for both? Alternating their time in each?

I try to bring Manfred outside as often as possible when it's nice and sunny out (there's been an abnormal amount of rain in Austin, lately, poor buddy) and I put him in a kiddie pool without water, never unsupervised. Here's the question, does/will he get the full uva/uvb effects if he's not...

Mr. Manfred is currently living in a ZooMed Tortoise House, which, I know is too small of a space for him. I have a bookshelf that I'm planning on using to improve his habitat, but I have a couple questions. First, the backing is particle board, so needs to be replaced. Is there a specific...

This is Manfred! Adopted him this afternoon from Eden Animal Sanctuary in San Antonio, TX! He has QUITE the little personality, this picture is from the ride home!

I know that despined (I don't think that's a word, but it'll make sense in context, I promise) prickly pear cactus pads are a good, enjoyable snack for tortoises. What about lithops (rock cactus... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithops), in order to not have to despine? Or is there something...

Hi everyone! I've wanted a tortoise for years and years and finally decided to make the leap after taking care of my friend's Russian a couple times. Habitat is all ready to go, I have a nice outdoor area so it can explore... now I'm just waiting on finding the "right one." Hopefully sooner...