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    Eating Cypress Mulch

    Hi Everyone, I just changed my tortoise's substrate from sphagnum moss to cypress mulch. Now he is eating the cypress mulch.I used the search function and results show that sulcuta and Russian tortoises will be okay; but, can the Hermann's pass this through their system? Really concerned...
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    Sprouting Seeds

    I was wondering if it was safe to feed my five month old Hermann's tortoise greens that just sprouted (about two inches)? A couple weeks ago I planted turnip greens, collard greens, and the broadleaf testudo mix that sprouted immediately and have been feeding tortoise the clippings. I keep...
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    Lighting for Shallow Storage Container

    I was wondering what the proper positioning for a UV lighting fixture a shallow type storage container. Been searching for a stand compatible with the linear fixture, so that it can be adjusted to the proper height. It will be for a baby Hermann's. Max bin height is about six and a half inches...
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    Soon to be Owner

    Hi, I have owned aquatic turtles when I was kid and now my son is begging me to get him a baby Hermann's. Trying to get up to speed on how to raise a tortoise so I am here researching. Specifically been trying to study on raising the tortoise indoors, due to predators (raccoons, coyotes...
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