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Oscarmambo
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i am thinking of buying a tortoise that does not need a tank and UV light. What sorts could i get please?

Joe (12 years old)hibernates in winter and lives in the garden in the summer
06/14/08  12:10pm

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Reptilefreak23
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   Message To: Oscarmambo   In reference to Message Id: 1760670


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well there is no such thing as any Tortoise that does not need uvb and a cage... sry
06/14/08  12:23pm

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   Message To: Reptilefreak23   In reference to Message Id: 1760679


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i do have cage but no lighting .my old next door neighbour had a tortoise in her garden and it lived longer than her. she had it in her shed with lots of hay but no lighting i dont no would type of tortoise it was and it was big.



06/14/08  12:49pm

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Gottee guy
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   Message To: Oscarmambo   In reference to Message Id: 1760698


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they can get shell rot and a soft shell without UVB lighting and could go blind if left without light for a long period of time. what the heck are you talking about "no cage"? do you mean a fenced area?you should not even have a turtle if you can’t afford the costs.
06/14/08  01:01pm

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   Message To: Gottee guy   In reference to Message Id: 1760702


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ok seriously... they HAVE TO HAVE UVB!!!!! you can house them inside and have a UVB bulb or have an outside pen were they can get UVB rays from the sun
06/14/08  02:16pm

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   Message To: Reptilefreak23   In reference to Message Id: 1760749


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they can live many long years with out uvb lighting but that doesnt mean its a healthy life. they need the uvb rays to live long HEALTHY lives. if your not willing to do that for a tort then look into getting another pet that doesnt need it.
06/14/08  07:32pm

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   Message To: TurtleBites   In reference to Message Id: 1761044


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Redfoots do not need uv as much as some tortoises, they are fine with a small uv light and a heat light.
But as far as i know, all if not most tortoises need UV.

The only way you’d get away with it is by an adult tortoise thats fully grown, give it a permanent outdoor cage for summer and indoors hibernate it.
Tahts the only time you’d get asway without a light.
06/15/08  06:29am


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