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Hello, I have the grazing Russian tortoise mix from Carolina pet supply and have planted 3 batches. The first batch started great, but ended up with tiny back bugs and never fully sprouted in the pot. The second batch, in a brand new pot, also started well and ended up with small green worms...

I am boarding my Horsfield hatchling from Friday through Wednesday at the vet I have used for years for my English Bulldog. He isn't a reptile vet, but I trust his staff and really like that my tortoise won't be around any others while there. He said they have kept tortoises before, so they are...

Oh yes, very true. Ironically enough, that is the one piece I had right, along with the soaking, which is probably what kept him from baking. Mark helped me with temperatures and distance in my post yesterday as well, we are giving him a bit of time to recoup from the high temps and bright...

I have been reading this forum since I received my adorable hatchling in May. I know for certain he is alive because of the invaluable information you all share here. Thank you for being a resource I can count on and for being committed to helping us learn. I hope you never underestimate how...

The lid only halfway covers the warm side, it's not completely covered. And I appreciate your feedback and knowledge. I realized the dial reads wrong because the black plastic heats up, when I point the temp gun on the button, it reads exactly what the dial reads, which isn't correct. I'm on the...

18 inches, will do. His enclosure is in my office with me and I have already noticed how much nicer this room is now that I switched bulbs. Wow. I really could have hurt him.

Perfect. I have it at 16" and my temp gun is measuring 98 degrees. I think I finally have the correct set up. Your advice has been incredibly valuable to me and my little baby. Thank you.

Thank you so much. This forum has been incredibly helpful.

Fellow Texan here - in the Dallas area, but I was born and raised in Austin and graduated from UT a decade ago! Wondering if you have advice on a vet? I am not going back to the one we saw yesterday, but my options are insanely limited. I just took my baby outside, my grass is a little tall...

You may have missed where I said I also use a temperature gun.

I got the Zoo Med Powersun MVB 100W. It's still warming up, but the dial thermometer is reading 95 degrees. I will also use my temp gun within the next hour to get an accurate reading. Do you find big variation between the dial and gun? Mine can be anywhere from 5-10 degrees of variance. With...

I don't think his shoulders are swollen, but here are some pictures from closer to the time I got him home for comparison. I switched his bulb to 100W, WOW, HUGE bulb size difference. How far should I keep it above the enclosure? Right now, the stand is still 18 inches above his basking rock

Dryness sounds very reasonable. I will run out today and get a 100W bulb. I pour warm water into his enclosure each morning and since I work from home, mist throughout the day. I have been so worried about dehydration, I didn't even consider I have essentially ignored his eyes, but that could...

His enclosure is temporary, but maybe I am causing harm? Its almost 3 feet by 1.5 feet and I keep it covered to trap in humidity (took it off for the photo). I am waiting for his raised flower bed to arrive, its been on back order. I hope these pictures help. Also, do you have a recommendation...

Yes, I have the one on the left, Terramycin. Maybe I am applying it wrong? I just dab it on his eyes (since they are shut) once a day. Sometimes he rubs it in, sometimes he doesn't. I was also using artificial tears to help lubricate, hoping the debris would come out, all of that seemed to be...

Oh man, in all my research, I didn't learn this prior to taking him in, gosh, I hope I didn't harm him unnecessarily. Thank you for the invaluable advice!

HI Mark - Really helpful information - thank you! I have the bulb about 18 inches above his enclosure, its 125 watts - what should I be using instead? I am happy to run out right now and purchase it. He eats organic spring greens + weeds I have grown from seeds bought at Carolina Pet Supply + I...

I have a 8-10 week old Horsfield Tortoise hatchling! He/she is doing everything as I would hope and expect: eating, exploring, napping, basking, soaking, pooping, hiding, etc. He/she got an eye injury a week or so ago and now he/she keeps BOTH eyes shut. I know it isn't dehydration or sickness...