Do they need a special mix of soil to lay their eggs?
They just lay their eggs in the dirt in their enclosure.
Do they need a special mix of soil to lay their eggs?
Ive read in earlier post about them digging "test Holes". Is there something specific they look for are just exercising for the big even? I ask because Eros is constantly trying to mount Gaia and in the event she needs to lay eggs, Id like to make sure she can to avoid "Eggbound". If it does happen, I would probably let the eggs just stay there and let nature (for good or ill) take its course.
Ill also say on the male Gpp aggression....while in breeding season...he is very aggressive towards me and any other male....If I come into their pen...its on...he is chasing me incessantly, trying to ram my ankles; Very annoying, especially if its bath time.
I really need to....I just I don't have the space at this moment...with, Bobcocki, Aldabra, Sri Star, Radiated, Phayrei and Ivory Sulcatas groups......I need more land. Your right they are relentless....and anyone that says there is no difference between the Gpp and Gpb just need to be around the adults for a little while to see the obvious differences...my Bobcocki are way more peaceful....Would love to see your Burmese Stars and their progression someday TomI've decided to separate my males from the females. They are just relentless. Mine are this way year round.
Ill also say on the male Gpp aggression....while in breeding season...he is very aggressive towards me and any other male....If I come into their pen...its on...he is chasing me incessantly, trying to ram my ankles; Very annoying, especially if its bath time.
Wow that guy is impressive. Reminds me very much of my male, just a hair lighter. But the shape is identicalHey Tom, just thought you'd like to see Luke, the male I bought from you 3 years ago and part of your 2010 group....17.5" and 27lbs!!
I think this one was the one that really started this ball rolling:This thread is basically the "Genesis" of closed-chamber hatchling rearing as I've come to understand it.
Tom, Which tortoises are these two. Mr.Blue and Hamburger? Outstanding job raising tortoises.
I think this one was the one that really started this ball rolling:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-end-of-pyramiding.15137/
Thanks for the additional reading Tom, I look forward to it.
I placed an aged Babcock next to the 2010s for comparison. Miz Babcock weighs 29lbs, the female 2010 is 26lbs and the male is 19lbs.
Yes, the same. Tortoises tend to have growth and not a lot of weight. Eventually, with muscle mass, etc. the weight catches up with size.Yvonne, Is that the same Babcock you've been comparing them to throughout their growth? The female PP actually looks bigger than her now. I bet after a couple of good days of feeding that she might be heavier than her too. Thanks for the picture.