Tortoise Sweaters?

[Versace]

Do you approve of sweaters / turtle toppers for your tortoise? Why or why not?


Personally, I love them. Jasper has several for every occasion and he quite likes them. I don’t ever keep them on for more than 20 minutes at a time, and only use them a few times a month, but they’re cute and he seems to like them. I’m interested to see what everyone else thinks



These are just a few of Jasper’s that I got on Etsy

 

[Bambam1989]

I think it's fine to put an outfit on for a quick photo. I think it becomes a "not ok!" If you expect the tort to wear it for any amount of time.. opinion has been given! Muahaha

 

[wellington]

I agree with Bambam1989

 

[Destben]

They are freaking adorable!!! But like you it would probably just be on long enough for a couple photos.

 

[Eduardo Hernandez]

I don't really like them. I feel like my Spunky would get super stressed when I'm putting it on, and it might even bother him afterwards. I do think they're cute, so maybe one or two pics would be fine but I wouldn't do it personally.

 

[RoseLynn]

Oh, yes. I think they’re a fine occasional thing. It also depends on your tortoise’s temperament and personality. Definitely a personal decision, I’d say.. but Jasper is absolutely adorable!

 

[Big Charlie]

I can't imagine your tortoise would actually like them. I think he probably doesn't notice them. They do look very cute, though. Charlie's favorite article of clothing is a coat of mud.

 

[vladimir]

I can't imagine your tortoise would actually like them. I think he probably doesn't notice them. They do look very cute, though. Charlie's favorite article of clothing is a coat of mud.

Any pics of Charlie in the latest tortoise mud fashion styles? [emoji16]

 

[Big Charlie]

Any pics of Charlie in the latest tortoise mud fashion styles? [emoji16]

 

[Loohan]

Every time i see a pic of one, i think "how tasteless".

 

[Hayes Johnson]

I love tortoise sweaters! My tortoise loves them

 

[Yvonne G]

I love tortoise sweaters! My tortoise loves them

Just curious - how can you tell he loves them?

 

[Hayes Johnson]

Just curious - how can you tell he loves them?

Because when I put it on the ground he crawls right to it and he sticks out his neck when it is on him

 

[DARKFIRE007]

I still say they are fine. Any owner dumb enough to leave them on long enough for them to interfere with their absorption of heat/uvb has a tort with much bigger problems. That would be the same owner who feeds them iceberg lettuce and a ton of fruit with a 20 gallon tank.

Check this one out...even as a guy, I can't help the word "awww".

https://www.etsy.com/listing/539366...ch_query=tortoise sweater&ref=sr_gallery-1-33

 

[Jay Bagley]

Because when I put it on the ground he crawls right to it and he sticks out his neck when it is on him

Is it possible rather than loving it, maybe he thinks you're setting down something edible. Since he associates you with putting food down for him.

 

[EdMurphy]

I think their hilarious, I love seeing the pictures.
If you think he enjoys it and that makes you happy then go with it.
Just don't over do it.

 

[Deedledee]

Do you approve of sweaters / turtle toppers for your tortoise? Why or why not?


Personally, I love them. Jasper has several for every occasion and he quite likes them. I don’t ever keep them on for more than 20 minutes at a time, and only use them a few times a month, but they’re cute and he seems to like them. I’m interested to see what everyone else thinks

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These are just a few of Jasper’s that I got on Etsy

Awww, how cute!!! My Ernie has a few of them, she doesn't mind them, but she's only got them on for a few mins for photo ops, then I take them off her.

 

[Hayes Johnson]

Is it possible rather than loving it, maybe he thinks you're setting down something edible. Since he associates you with putting food down for him.

Why would he want to eat a mushroom?

 

[Jay Bagley]

Why would he want to eat a mushroom?

The other day I was wiping out my tortoises enclosure with a damp washcloth. Just then my parents came over and I dropped everything to put the dog in the kennel so he would not jump on them. When I went back to what I was doing I did not realize I left the washcloth in his enclosure. He was trying to eat the washcloth. Why would he try to eat the washcloth? I think they're just curious...

 

[vladimir]

The other day I was wiping out my tortoises enclosure with a damp washcloth. Just then my parents came over and I dropped everything to put the dog in the kennel so he would not jump on them. When I went back to what I was doing I did not realize I left the washcloth in his enclosure. He was trying to eat the washcloth. Why would he try to eat the washcloth? I think they're just curious...

One time I was holding Vlad in my lap when he was about 5 pounds and he took a taste if my t-shirt [emoji16]