Q: The leopard tortoise is found natively throughout south and east Africa, in dry or semiarid climates with lots of grass. They thrive in areas with a mix of sun and shade and medium humidity. The daytime temperature should be about 80 to 85 °F (27 to 29 °C), with a basking area available of about 95 °F (35 °C). The nighttime temperature shouldn't fall below 75 °F (24 °C). If you can meet these conditions outdoors, your tortoise will be happiest.  Leopard tortoises should never be exposed to temperatures below 60 °F (16 °C), and need ample shade and air movement if the temperature is above 95 °F (35 °C). Because of their large size (and the large enclosures they therefore need) and the warm and sunny climate they require, leopard tortoises aren't ideal pets in every climate. While you can keep them indoors permanently, it will take a significant investment of time and money on your part to house them properly. Enclose an area that's at least 10 ft × 10 ft (3.0 m × 3.0 m) with solid (non-transparent) walls that are at least 18 in (46 cm) high. Make sure the pen has a sunny spot with little or no grass on it (for sunbathing), and lots of tall grasses and shrubs (for shade and hiding) elsewhere.  There should also be a “hide box”—an enclosed area that the tortoise can retreat to for safety and some “alone time.” A doghouse can serve this purpose. Leopard tortoises aren't much of an escape risk if the walls are 18 in (46 cm) high, but the walls should be solid so they can't see outside the pen—tortoises can be easily frightened by what they see out there! Up to 2 adult tortoises can be kept in a 10 ft × 10 ft (3.0 m × 3.0 m) enclosure, but if they are both male it will have to be larger. To figure out minimum sizing for 2 adults, measure their shell lengths, add them together, and then multiply by 4. Ideally, the indoor enclosure will have grass hay on the bottom, with planted grasses for grazing, and dry areas for basking. You can also use a mix of soil and mulch, shredded paper, or newspaper if hay isn't available. Avoid using wood shavings, because they can harm your tortoise's health. Remove any newspaper or hay soiled by droppings or food daily. Replace all the newspaper or hay (and clean the enclosure) weekly. Healthy tortoises require several hours of daily exposure to UVB light. If your leopard tortoise doesn't live outside, you'll need to buy a UVB lamp that puts out a wavelength between 280-320 nm. Plastic, plexiglas, screens, and glass all filter out UVB, so you should get a lamp even if your enclosure is near a window. The bulbs should be within 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) of your leopard tortoise, and turned on for 12 hours daily. Be sure to get a UVB that is appropriate for leopard tortoises, such as Reptisun™, Powersun™, or Mega-ray™ UVB. Use red light heat lamps or other heating elements to keep the enclosure between 75 and 90 °F (24 and 32 °C).  Measure your UVB output with a meter like the Solarmeter 6.2 or 6.2R, to determine if your bulbs are outputting the right amount of light.  Different UVB lights put out different amounts of UVB and types of beams, so make sure you are getting one that's good for leopard tortoises.  Check that your heat lamps are putting out the right temperature with a digital temperature gun.
A: Keep a leopard tortoise outside whenever the climate permits it. Set up a large outdoor habitat with a mix of sun and shade. Add 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) of hay to the indoor enclosure and clean daily. Set up UVB and heat lamps for indoor enclosures.

Q: You can find it in big box stores or grocery stores in the same aisle as glass cleaner. Make sure it's free of alkaline chemicals like lye or acidic chemicals like vinegar. The label should point out that the product is safe for quartz. Apply enough cleaner to cover the surface of the countertop. Let it sit for approximately 10 minutes. This will give the product enough time to remove any deeply embedded dirt. Dampen a clean nonabrasive sponge or cloth. Glide it across the countertop in gentle counterclockwise strokes until the cleaner is completely removed. Dry the surface with a clean nonabrasive cloth.
A: Purchase nonabrasive surface cleaner. Spray the cleaner on the countertop. Wipe away the cleaner.

Q: Remove the parsley leaves from the stem. Finely chop the leaves on a cutting board with a chef’s knife. Measure 1 ½ cups parsley and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Smash 3 cloves garlic with the flat side of a chef’s knife. Remove the skin from each clove. On a cutting board, mince the garlic with the chef’s knife. Scoop the minced garlic into the large mixing bowl. Remove the skin from one shallot. Quarter, slice, and then mince the shallot. Add the minced shallot to the large mixing bowl. In the large mixing bowl, add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Measure and pour 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) lemon juice. Stir the ingredients with a whisk. If the sauce looks dry, add up to 1 additional tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Remove the skin and nut from the small, ripe avocado. Cut the avocado into cubes. Add the cubed avocado to the chimichurri sauce and toss. Serve immediately.
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Destem and mince the parsley. Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and mince a shallot. Combine the rest of the ingredients, excluding the avocado. Cube the avocado and add the sauce. Finished.