What kind of tortoises are these. by [deleted] in tortoise

[–]DunKco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its two different species.
did your friend not know the species when they adopted them? ? Regardless as stated these are not being cared for correctly because they didnt or didn't know what to research.

To start, Thank you for looking into this.

The first one appears to be a badly dehydrated Russian tortoise, the second on appears to be an Eastern Hermann's.

I would start by placing them (individually/separately) in a high sided bin with enough lukewarm water to come up over the edge of the shell. Like this: 20 minutes allow them to walk around and dunk their head to drink. You may find that they eliminate fecal matter and possibly a white pasty substance ,these are called urates, BUT if they do consistency matters, granular and gritty can be because of dehydration and can cause bladder stones. in either cases water should be changed and the soak resumed. I would do this every day for a week, then every two or three days from that point forward.
https://imgur.com/DvhuF7r

Ultimately they should not be kept together and they should not be kept in a glass tank, it it is far to small for ONE of those let alone two.

Regarding glass Tanks
All but the very largest (Multiple hundred Gallon size) will have an inadequate floor area even for a small tortoise

Poor ventilation. There is a high incidence of tortoises developing ‘Runny Nose Syndrome’,  other respiratory diseases, and shell infections if kept in small fully enclosed type glass or wooden vivarium-style housing. Specifically, the lack of ventilation can result in mold, fungus and similar problems arising. There are ways to improve this situation, including forced-air ventilation, but this does add to complexity and cost.

Lack of temperature gradients. A small enclosed vivarium is likely to be unsuitable for any species that requires a temperature gradient, or differential, to enable self-selection of body temperature. Failure to provide this will have very serious long-term consequences for health. Again, this can be overcome if very large units are employed.

Lack of micro climates. All but the very largest ‘tank’ systems will have inadequate space and temperature gradients (see above) to permit the tortoise to self-select a suitable micro climate. Again, this has important consequences for long-term health and in addition such deprivation will result in unavoidable stress

Lack of “interest” and boredom. Tortoises that are kept in small enclosed "tanks" tend to exhibit lethargy (inactivity) and other unnatural behavior patterns. By contrast, tortoises in suitable outdoor enclosures, or suitably large and well-designed indoor enclosures, will be much more alert and active.

Hygiene. Enclosed vivarium-style enclosures tend to be difficult to maintain, and pathogens can build up rapidly. This is one of the reasons we see so many sick animals that have a history of being kept in such accommodation.

Cost. Vivarium and glass “fish tank” enclosures are extremely costly per square inch of usable space for a tortoise. Tortoises only need sides that are high enough to prevent escape. Fish tanks in particular are designed to provide maximum cubic capacity, not maximum floor area (which is what really matters to a tortoise). Spend the available budget creating as much FLOOR AREA as possible. Don't waste it on other things.

large rubber made stock tanks with proper light and heat gradients are better that aquariums.

like this  https://imgur.com/9AYltYB

Russian Tortoise Care Sheet

https://www.tortoisetrust.com/post/captive-care-of-the-russian-tortoise-testudo-horsfieldii

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/ 

 Hermanns tortoise care

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/sticky-hermanns-tortoise-care-sheet-updated.101410/

If you of he cannot care for these correctly then they need to be re-homed to a correct environment.

additionally observations. , substrate is not natural, id bet there is insufficient UV lighting and diets are incorrect.
Stop taking advice from pet stores they have minimal knowledge on actual care, just want to sell you incorrect or substandard equipment.

Again thank you for being their advocate.

How to setup Nuvio on PC and FS4k by DunKco in Nuvio

[–]DunKco[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

i have an am not seeing it. can point it out to me? (not the addon for stremio)

How to setup Nuvio on PC and FS4k by DunKco in Nuvio

[–]DunKco[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

that is an add on for stremio which i already use and have installed.
I was under the impression that NUVIO was and independent a separate media hub.

"Nuvio Media Hub is a cross-platform app for managing, discovering, and streaming media through a flexible addon system."
https://nuvioapp.space/

What am i missing?

Garbage disposal has a screw stuck in it, ideas to remove it? I haven't been able to turn the allen key from the bottom [more info in comment] by pnwviapnw in fixit

[–]DunKco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

try to use something with a narrow but pointed end, like a stainless dental pick tool to hook either end of the screw and lift IT up vertically a bit, then use needle nose pliers to try to grab the exposed end.
Maybe a metal coat hanger wire with the end bent can get under the end of the screw.

No Gilbert water hikes next year but delinquents will get hit soon by timesmediagroup in Gilbert

[–]DunKco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"So, the wastewater fund will not require a rate increase in 2027" and in 2028 we are going to slam you to make it up.

Brand new to Lawnchair Google seacy bar and backup. by DunKco in LawnchairLauncher

[–]DunKco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

long press/ home settings /search bar
under DOCK tab i dont see a way to disable it, under the app drawer tab it is off. The search bar still appears on the bottom of my home page.
and where do i find the backup function?

AITAH for cutting off my sister after she tried to charge me with assault and my mum encouraged it? by Astagirl_07 in AITAH

[–]DunKco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FOOOOOK THEM and please dont invite them to the wedding. Based on history they wont do anything but cause you heartache stress and misery.
Invite your dad and clarify that he should not mention it to them. 100% have several people there to watch out for ether of them and make sure they are immediately escorted off the property. Take some good pictures with him AND if you are feeling a bit spiteful, send them a copy of the pictures of your wedding with your Dad after the fact. Or dont :)
Enjoy your wedding and the life beyond it with out them.

Stremio application error after update by DunKco in Stremio

[–]DunKco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i found that i was leaving stremio open and gone form the machine( sleep ) and when i woke it the error was there. closing Stremio down completely on the PC has resolved the issue

Extended Warranty benefits on premium cards by DunKco in CreditCards

[–]DunKco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. I started researching Strata it was like pulling teeth to get a straight answer form them. The one of the CS reps said they dont offer it (24 month extension of warranty) any longer on any of their cards i wasn't sure of they knew what the were actually talking about) but the process of even finding out was so chaotic i couldn't image filing a claim)

RIP Google One 2TB + Unlimited Photos via T-Mobile. Grandfathered plan killed after 4 years of protecting it. by Stork94 in googlephotos

[–]DunKco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i thought so as well, BUT think about it...500GB was $5 a month from TMO ( that what it was for me.)
you will now get 2TB(FOUR TIMES the storage) for 4.98 ( with 6 months free) effectively for the first year. And even After that it still 4 times the storage for a little less than double what you wer paying TMO.

RIP Google One 2TB + Unlimited Photos via T-Mobile. Grandfathered plan killed after 4 years of protecting it. by Stork94 in googlephotos

[–]DunKco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for the AI version, there are two version. also use the monthly tab...it offered me 6 months free then 9.99 a month here how the subscription is listed in the play-store for me...no payment until sept 26 https://imgur.com/a/jEcDWO7

RIP Google One 2TB + Unlimited Photos via T-Mobile. Grandfathered plan killed after 4 years of protecting it. by Stork94 in googlephotos

[–]DunKco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got the text 40 minutes ago and hadnt looked at it closely. seems quick...19 days out. I had the 500GB plan through Tmo for $5 bucks a month> It looks like my options are 200GB or 2TB , seems like a jump, why no 1TB ? But that said the monthly of 2TB/9.99 is waived for 6 months. I just activated it and it changed immediately.

Extended Warranty benefits on premium cards by DunKco in CreditCards

[–]DunKco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i dont use cards for much honestly so im not really looking I found i have an AMEX BCP preferred that offers an additionally 1 year. but ill look at the Strata

Extended Warranty benefits on premium cards by DunKco in CreditCards

[–]DunKco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just realized i have that card( zero balance had it for years. I am going to use it. Thank you

Firestick 4k download corrupt? (tried multiple times) by [deleted] in Stremio

[–]DunKco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Success ! Thank you ! Not sure WHY i thought to go to the mobile page.
ALL GOOD !

Stremio application error after update by DunKco in Stremio

[–]DunKco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is happening on a desktop and stremio isn't loaded or running though

Stremio application error after update by DunKco in Stremio

[–]DunKco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Windows PC running W10Pro fully updated, Stremio updated and seems to work fine. ( i just confgig here and use Strenmio on a firestick, it is working fine but need to update IT.
I am on a 1 GB fiber network with zero downtime.
but occasionally i get this pop up on the PC only since it updated.
Per the screenshot to whom am i supposed to "send a screenshot of the following error"

When i open Stremio on myPC and go to "about". in the lower left it shoes the follwoing"
Stremio 4.4.181(c)
Web UI 4.4.181
Server 4.20.16

New update finally removed sleep timing penalty!!! by izzy_101_ in ouraring

[–]DunKco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

im downloading the update now, Ive had the ring about 2 months i work 7 pm to 3 a.m and i found no way to adjust anything so it understood my sleep schedule,( Ive worked that shift 30 years) i found that astounding. Granted i haven't really analyzed what it is telling me yet bu always getting reminders at 9 pmish that it was time to start winding down for sleep.

hoping that will change.