When we had Elmer, we took him to the public education talks we did. He loved people and so was never stressed by it. He was wonderful to use because of the entire DT story with using them for an example of why pets should not be let go back into the wild, ect.., He also was from the time when folks often drilled holes in the shells to teether them by. Elmer had such a hole and it was nice to make them aware of how the shell works.

Would love to see the photos of the youngsters...the adults too...if you have some.

that is good that he played an important role in education. i hope he has saved lives of future tortoises.

i have lots of pictures, i just need to get them on my computer. be on the look out, i will post them soon.

UPDATE: paulina may be too big at this point for me to adopt her. i will probably help her existing family find her a new home though. she will find the care she needs.
in other news, i've decided to submit an application to adopt a DT through the JoshuaTree DT Rescue. if they have something small enough, i'll be more than happy to give it a new home

If she's too big for you to adopt, would they be willing to adopt her out to us? Our big DT is 12-14 (I haven't actually put a tape on her). We're trying to find her a friend to share our back yard with.

K

UPDATE: paulina may be too big at this point for me to adopt her. i will probably help her existing family find her a new home though. she will find the care she needs.
in other news, i've decided to submit an application to adopt a DT through the JoshuaTree DT Rescue. if they have something small enough, i'll be more than happy to give it a new home

Hi Josh, if Paulina is too big to adopt, you better not adopt a Desert tortoise then, They can live to be nearly 100 yrs old. What are you going to do with one you adopt if it grows to be too big?? Please think about that, because they get attached to you too....I have had mine for over 26 years. Are you thinking of keeping it in ann aquarium?? Sad life for a tortoise. A safe outdoor enviorment is best.
Sorry to lecture, but it is so important you think of having these special creatures forever.
peni

the problem is that i dont have the space now. i know i will in the future and thats why im looking for smaller DTs to adopt.

In the past when I have had hatchlings I build myslef a tort table with wheels that I wheel around to get them in the sun whenever possible. I have friends that say that they do fine inside all the time however I disagree... We used the same feed and at the end of a year mine were much larger than his... You can keep them inside if you must, espically with weather swings and such, however like I said... Try to have them outside whenever possible. Do that and I think you are good to go. Also... Should you do get one... Get some Mega Diet from http://www.tortoisegroup.org, it is mucho good for em.

Vegas Chad, excellent advice. i agree 100% I have raised DT hatchlings, and I have found that more sun= healthier and more active.

i adopted some DT hatchlings that were kept inside, and their color wasn't that good, they didnt eat much, and were quite small.

But once i took them outside, everything changed, for the better of course.

josh Wrote:

UPDATE: paulina may be too big at this point for me to adopt her. i will probably help her existing family find her a new home though. she will find the care she needs.
in other news, i've decided to submit an application to adopt a DT through the JoshuaTree DT Rescue. if they have something small enough, i'll be more than happy to give it a new home

If she's too big for you to adopt, would they be willing to adopt her out to us? Our big DT is 12-14 (I haven't actually put a tape on her). We're trying to find her a friend to share our back yard with.

K

Paulina sounds like she needs a good home
Dig her name!

i finally heard back from someone who has DT hatchlings available for adoption. I have to call the lady back but I'm real excited. I might go down there this week to take a look at them

Hope you get one.Oh and nice avatar.Long drive?

This post was last modified: 09-16-2007 11:41 AM by Rees2.