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Hi! This morning I dragged a lizard literraly out of neighbor's kitten claws. Google tells that it's a starred agama (specie native to Cyprus). It is alive, alert but its back legs looks paralyzed (it drags them and not a slightest sign of movement). I have set up a minimal viable enclosure...

Hello! Maybe someone knows if Capparis spinosa (caper bush, flinter's rose) is safe and what parts are edible (leaves, flowers, fruit)? If I'm right it's safe for humans and widely used as food so tortoise should have no problems with it.

I've finally decided to share my efforts in making a closed chamber for my Redfoot out of plastic outdoor wardrobes. This post is mostly "don't try this at home" but may give some ideas and work better for keepers with better DIY skills than mine :) The initial idea was to cut costs and...

There is an opinion that UVA is essential for tortoises, because it enchances their color vision, affects feeding behaviour and overall activity. The typical lightning setup for temperate and desert species includes three components: 1. Incandescent bulb: visible light and some UVA, on for...

After the introductory post here I feel I'm on the right track with Besha's enclosure setup. And now I would like to ask for some help with assessing her shell and plastron condition. Some background: 1. She's 6 year old (we've bought her from pet shop 1 year ago), SCL is 16 cm (she gained only...

Hello! My name is Alex (Alexander) and I've been "read-only user" of the forum for a long-time. And finally, I've decided to make an introductory post on a positive note (before my tort gone exploring the island or got sick). So far, we live in Cyprus. Where "we" - are my family and our much...