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Chris is awesome! I got my two Stars from him. He was so helpful and patient with my abundant questions. I sent him photos after six months and gave him their growth stats to make sure they were doing okay. He was so quick with answering! I hope to purchase more tortoises from him! Best...

I pre-purchased two baby Indian Star hatchlings from Chris and have never had a better experience with buying torts! He was quick to reply to even my dumbest questions! He sent a picture of my two and kept me posted on their progress. When they arrived, they were is perfect health....very...

Thanks! I have a Mercury Vapor bulb I have been using for her UV light during the day.. I also have a ceramic heat emitter I turn on at night. Should I just leave it on all the time? How long should I have the Arcadia light on? In my search for answers, I have got any where from an hour to...

I just purchased the Arcadia T5 12% light but cannot find anyplace that states how far this needs to be from my tortoise. I have a three month old Indian Star. I have been searching videos about light set ups but am just getting more confused. Do I also need another source of light to...

Today my oldest tortoise turns one! He and his sisters celebrated with a little fruit. They rarely get such a treat.

Sorry you had to give her up but family health would need to come first. Glad hubby is doing better. Am happy you took the time to make sure she went to a good home. At my age, I worry about what will happen to mine if I get where I cannot give them the best care. Am hoping I have at least...

I am not sure if this is what she is talking about or not. My vet told me to sprinkle some on the torts food twice a week like I do the calcium. she said she prefers it over Mazuri and my torts seem to also. They will eat their food with this but will not eat at all is I put Mazuri with...

She is adorable! How is she doing now? Hope she is learning to run around and getting healthier every day!

I just got an email from the breeder answering my questions. Informed me that the tail was a birth defect. I feel much better knowing he took the time to answer. I also feel better about the tail. Am still concerned with th pyramiding but hope I can prevent it from getting worse. Breeder...

Breeder just said he was born in 2016. I asked for a possible estimate as to the month but he has not replied yet. Hope he does soon.

No, did not see any pictures. The breeder said he had mis-scutes and that made me want him. Breeder never mentioned anything about his tail. He said other than the scutes everything was normal. I think he is starting to pyramid some too but hopefully can stop that from continuing. He has...

I just received this little fellow a couple hours ago and am wondering what i wrong with his tail. He arrived very hot and the cold pack had completely melted. I soaked him for about a half hour and then put him in his temporary home until I know it will be safe to introduce him to my other...

Thank you so much. Funny how we get so attached to our little critters. I waited 50 years to finally get a tortoise. At least I still have Sir Isaac and I sure hope and prayer he can live a very long long life!

Little Newton is gone. He put up a good fight but just couldn't hang in, I am heart broken but am glad he isn't suffering any longer. Thank you all for your advice and input.

It is a little thicker than I think mucus would be. It is still a full bubble. This is my little tortoise that prolapsed last Tuesday. I am just sick as I have done everything the vet has said and everything I have found out on the forum to do for sick tortoises and now I am just beside...

Little Newton is still sick. He goes to the vet in the morning again. Tonight he had his shot of Baytrill and then I place him in a warm baby food bath. At first I thought he was actually going to attempt to eat some as he put his head under but when he raised it up he spit out this bubble...

Thank you so much, I think I will just replace it every couple days as well as the bark beneath it. Rather be safe than sorry with my boys!

OH, That is wonderful! I spray it down several times a day since the Burmese like rain! I spot clean it ever time I see something that should not be there! lol I do resoak the moss and kind of rinse it out every other day and then change it the next day. I didn't know if mold and mildew...

Here is a picture of Sir Isaac roaming about eating in his home. My question is, how often do you need to change the moss in their hides and the substrate in general. I have had them just over a week now and have changed the moss twice and the substrate on the dry side once. Half the habitat...

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