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Forum: General Discussion 07-05-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By Balboa
yah, no way to adjust the digitals, at least none...

yah, no way to adjust the digitals, at least none I've ever seen, and I probably should have specified not to test them, or be very careful if you do, don't want salt getting into them, sorry about...
Forum: General Discussion 07-05-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By Balboa
If set up correctly the test should be reliable...

If set up correctly the test should be reliable :)

I forget the exact explanation of how it works (and chemistry was never my strong suit) but it does work lol.

So yes if your hygrometer is...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 03-05-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Balboa
LOL you're more than welcome, its nice to be...

LOL you're more than welcome, its nice to be useful for something once in a while :)
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 02-05-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Balboa
There is a procedure for testing/calibrating...

There is a procedure for testing/calibrating hydrometers.

Put some salt in small container, like a bottle cap and wet it with a few drops of water, just enough so it sticks together, not enough...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 01-05-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,676
Posted By Balboa
Great Thread, I've suspected for a long time...

Great Thread,
I've suspected for a long time that the majority of tortoises actually have nearly identical "optimal" environmental and nutritional requirements, and what we tend to think of as their...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 28-07-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,817
Posted By Balboa
LOL Yep, should be soon. I expect the 5 Paul...

LOL
Yep, should be soon. I expect the 5 Paul kept to go first, so that should give me a heads up, but I'm checking daily now anyways, just in case.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 27-07-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,045
Posted By Balboa
hmmm, in those pics Freda isn't lagging too bad...

hmmm, in those pics Freda isn't lagging too bad in growth behind George. Her pyramiding is indeed less severe, but still present.

I'd be curious about their differences in habits. May be some...
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 27-07-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,817
Posted By Balboa
Show off... :) Good stuff buddy.

Show off...

:)

Good stuff buddy.
Forum: Non Med Species - Information & Questions 26-07-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,045
Posted By Balboa
In my honest opinion it looks like George is...

In my honest opinion it looks like George is showing more pyramiding because he has grown more than Freda. I suspect that over time Freda will show pyramiding as well. They may need to be separated...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 14-05-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 64
Poll: Pyramiding
Views: 3,728
Posted By Balboa
as red foot marg said, "heat" or better lack...

as red foot marg said, "heat" or better lack there of is one that's not on the list that is heavily promoted by one of our members.

Personally, I was tempted to vote humidity, but instead chose...
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 26-04-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,717
Posted By Balboa
At this point I feed pellets (Zoo Med Grassland)...

At this point I feed pellets (Zoo Med Grassland) once a week mixed with a spot of cat food (Redfoots). The rest of the week weeds, vegies, fruits, springmix, etc..

This summer I'm thinking of not...
Forum: General Discussion 19-04-2011, 03:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,516
Posted By Balboa
all I can say is "wadda hellll!?!?!?" I've...

all I can say is "wadda hellll!?!?!?"

I've been fairly plastered before.... and NEVER did anything of that sort... I mean .. huh??

I never even understood guys p***ing themselves while...
Forum: Housing 04-04-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,587
Posted By Balboa
Do they get switched alot? That's death to them,...

Do they get switched alot? That's death to them, otherwise they SHOULD be pretty durable, the lower the wattage the tougher.

Trouble is things just aren't made like they used to be. Might just...
Forum: General Discussion 04-04-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,797
Posted By Balboa
The wife and I love his stuff. I would've thought...

The wife and I love his stuff. I would've thought his humor a little off for the European audience but I guess not :)
Forum: Edible Weeds, Diet & Suppliments 01-04-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,674
Posted By Balboa
Funny how you guys say your Leos don't eat the...

Funny how you guys say your Leos don't eat the spider plants. My redfoots love them. Whatever growth gets in tort reach is nibbled off.
Forum: Housing 01-04-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 246,880
Posted By Balboa
My Redfoot Enclosure at Present ...

My Redfoot Enclosure at Present

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee433/Balboa73/Encl033111e.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee433/Balboa73/Encl033111b.jpg
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Forum: Aquatic, Semi-Aquatic, and Terrestrial Turtles 26-03-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,050
Posted By Balboa
That's awesome!

That's awesome!
Forum: Introduce Yourself 23-03-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,913
Posted By Balboa
Happy Birthday Skyler LOL

Happy Birthday Skyler LOL
Forum: Housing 23-03-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,356
Posted By Balboa
On the subject of humidity leading to MBD ........

On the subject of humidity leading to MBD ..... There is a logical progression that can lead to that assumption.

Excessively low humidity (whatever that may be, jury's out there) can lead to...
Forum: Housing 22-03-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,356
Posted By Balboa
Cover it :) Such is the nature of open top...

Cover it :)

Such is the nature of open top tables. I've seen everything from plexiglass sheets, tents to tin foil used to try and trap a little humidity in.

Others have tried heating the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 22-03-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,913
Posted By Balboa
LOL Yup, one in the same.

LOL Yup, one in the same.
Forum: Caresheets/Links/Books 22-03-2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,424
Posted By Balboa
If you could have only 1 Leopard Book..

Would it be

Ed's, Fife's or Vetter's ????

Itchin' to buy myself a new book for my birthday this year and while someday I hope to have all of them, for now just one.

I imagine Ed's opinion...
Forum: Housing 22-03-2011, 03:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,267
Posted By Balboa
For me the humidifier is key, without that little...

For me the humidifier is key, without that little gem the enclosure air would get far too dry in a hurry. I'm not game to have to mist 30 times a day.

High heat and humidity doesn't mix well with...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 22-03-2011, 03:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,913
Posted By Balboa
Hey Skyler, Welcome to our little enclave on...

Hey Skyler,
Welcome to our little enclave on the other side of the pond :)

I'm sure you'll find them quite pleasant over here.

Love the picture btw, not sure who's prettiest in it... oops...
Forum: Housing 21-03-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,267
Posted By Balboa
The humidifier adds quite a bit of heat, as well...

The humidifier adds quite a bit of heat, as well as the lighting. I'd guess off the top off my head 200 watts right there.

The rest is provided by a 150 watt CHE that's thermostatically...
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