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I am so excited about getting my first tortoise and he/she is a beauty (about 2 months old)...any advice for a newbie??? Have a 20 gallon tall aquarium, paper towel substrate..a few live non poisonous plants..water dish...rocks..and a beautiful fenced in back yard....any advice!
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1.1 Cats -Siamese Emma, Asian Leopard Cat Hau-Li
2.2.Horses - Percheron Girl - Colea - Thoroughbred Machine to Tower and my beloved Brilliant Display (Rainbow Bridge)
1.0 Miniature Goat - Betty
1.0 Dog - Myrtle Mae
1.0 African Grey - Molly

When he/she arrives - I suggesting giving a good soak in warm water - dehydration is an issue when transporting. Also a good UV lamp.

Good luck with your new baby

check out www.redfoots.com

terry's got everything you need to know.

Thank you thank you !! Chumley arrived today.....what a wonder..will post pics soon (thank you for the sheet!
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1.1 Cats -Siamese Emma, Asian Leopard Cat Hau-Li
2.2.Horses - Percheron Girl - Colea - Thoroughbred Machine to Tower and my beloved Brilliant Display (Rainbow Bridge)
1.0 Miniature Goat - Betty
1.0 Dog - Myrtle Mae
1.0 African Grey - Molly

Hi...I just got a Cherry Redfoot also. It is 3 months old. This is the virvarium I have her in now. I named her(him ?) Pio.

What a beautiful baby!!!!!!!!!!!
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1.1 Cats -Siamese Emma, Asian Leopard Cat Hau-Li
2.2.Horses - Percheron Girl - Colea - Thoroughbred Machine to Tower and my beloved Brilliant Display (Rainbow Bridge)
1.0 Miniature Goat - Betty
1.0 Dog - Myrtle Mae
1.0 African Grey - Molly