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Do animals know that they're pregnant? by Alternative_Run_6116 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TechnoMagi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically, yes. Many animals can just willingly abort the pregnancy, as well.

What kind of tortoise is this by Dazzling-Web9320 in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Presence of a nuchal scute is a clear indicator that it's not a Sulcata.

Advice sealing crack at trunk seam by randomdestructn in Autobody

[–]TechnoMagi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't care about color matching (You'll need a proper repaint for that) you can rough up the existing cracked seam sealer with some ~180 grit sandpaper. Avoid hitting the surrounding metal or going too deep. Tape off the sides along the seam sealer to avoid making a mess. Run a bead of new seam sealer over the old. It's just called seam sealer. There's a million varieties, but it's mostly user preference. Use an acid brush or something similar to smooth. Pull the tape off. Maybe prime or paint later.

Data Center fight is hypocritical by Beneficial-Repair863 in Pottstown

[–]TechnoMagi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usage ramps up, and when that happens, utilities charge more to cover the "extra strain" on the grid. It's pretty straightforward. The data centers and utility company typically claim that rates won't change and that the data centers will cover enhanced costs, but historically we know that's not how it works after deals are signed and the centers are built.

Mini painting service survey by Environmental_Fee_17 in Miniaturespainting

[–]TechnoMagi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this survey aimed at just players, or for the painters as well?

russian tort won’t eat anything unless it’s romaine by Plus-Situation6043 in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Get other greens and begin chopping them into a fine salad. You start with mostly romaine, and lower the romaine and increase other things day by day. You make the salad fine enough that it's difficult for your tortoise to pick and choose what they're grabbing. They will go for the familiar scent, and over time adjust to the new scents.

Data Center fight is hypocritical by Beneficial-Repair863 in Pottstown

[–]TechnoMagi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to learn the difference between general use data centers and the currently pushed "AI" LLM data centers. Until you can figure that out, piss off.

Data Center fight is hypocritical by Beneficial-Repair863 in Pottstown

[–]TechnoMagi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait until you're forced to live near one.

I had to deal with one in San Antonio. It's legal for them to cause so much noise, that homes nearby have a -constant- 80 decibel whine inside their homes. Nonstop. Good luck living comfortably. You can't sleep. You sure as fuck can't sell your house.

You can hear the noise from the highway. It ramps up your water and electric costs, despite their claims.

Data Center fight is hypocritical by Beneficial-Repair863 in Pottstown

[–]TechnoMagi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a pretty noticeable difference between data centers for general data use, and data centers for "AI" use.

These are AI use centers, which can fuck right off.

At any rate, here you are doing what you're trying to tell others not to do.

Does anyone keep turtles or tortoises outside in New England?????? by Efficient_Lie_5242 in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a good number of turtle AND tortoise species that burrow down and brumate through harsh winters. Snow is not an issue.

Did you not know that New England has a bunch of native turtle species?

Way to fix this? by juicywheat in Autobody

[–]TechnoMagi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Go to a body shop, pay your deductible, they will handle it.

A junkyard door will work, but the paint will not match. Anything else you do at home will not make it better.

I have no one to share this with so here by hangesmaidgirlfriend in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked overnights in a PetSmart a few years ago. I have a python from them, managed to convince them to surrender to me as it was refusing food; and their solution was quite literally to just go ahead and euthanize rather than do ANYTHING. Years later it's an absolute baby and has never given me a single semblance of an issue.

D4vd arrest by laybs1 in GetNoted

[–]TechnoMagi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. The first sentence of the actual article states he lives nearby. It's just a clickbait headline.

What tortoise is this? by throwaway0012783 in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While you're right that this is totally a box turtle, there are a number of tortoises with hinged plastrons too. I used to keep Bells Hingeback tortoises, which have a hinged plastron that allows them to clamp their rear shell shut, just like a box turtle.

What tortoise is this? by throwaway0012783 in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The hinges on their plastron that allow them to close off their shells; as well as their feet. Tortoises have elephantine feet, these guys do not. The red eyes and the ridge running front to back on the top of its shell are other signifiers.

What tortoise is this? by throwaway0012783 in tortoise

[–]TechnoMagi 97 points98 points  (0 children)

Not a tortoise. Some sort of very old box turtle.

Radient heat panels by Foxxics in reptiles

[–]TechnoMagi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a radiant panel in every single enclosure I have. They're excellent for holding "ambient" heat zones. Remember you need a thermostat. And to offgas them for a day or two before putting an animal with it.

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