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  1. AuthorrDianeBixler

    Brown Spot on Neck/Head

    I noticed this a few days ago. It's still here. My thought is possible "burn" from heat source? He lives indoors, in a huge tortoise table, and goes outside daily. The glass door to the lower portion of the table (It's two story) gets hot if we have an external heater going. Since I saw this...
  2. AuthorrDianeBixler

    Desert Tort - How to Soften Stools

    Mad Max is about to turn 2 years old (Oct 23rd). He's always pushed a bit more to poop than I think he should. And while we use "he" we won't know for several more years. He drinks quite a bit of water, but I'm starting to soak more frequently. His stools are difficult to pass. Today, his...
  3. AuthorrDianeBixler

    Picky Desert Tortoise Eater

    Following suggestions, I identified all vegetation in Max's outdoor enclosure. I removed anything he couldn't eat, and added some plants he can, in an effort to ensure variety. Right now, he has access to about 15 different plants/weeds/flowers. In addition, I always have an organic blend of...
  4. AuthorrDianeBixler

    Meet Mad Max & Myself (Diane)

    Just an introduction, no real questions, but feel free to chime in if you read anything I could be doing better. I never thought I'd own a tortoise, though I absolutely love them. Last year, I was messaged by my fiancee's cousin that she did animal rescue in OK, and had a sulcuta (sp) she was...
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