New Owner Show-and-Tell!

rsepiphyte

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Oxalis

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More pictures of the Fab 5!
Is that a daylily you're feeding them? It's probably fine in small amounts, but there are plenty more safe options to choose first, like hibiscus flowers.
 

kristina0918%12

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DON'T BE CONCERNED WITH THE TITLE OF THIS THREAD. IF YOU ARE AN "OLD OWNER" WITH FUN PICTURES OR STORIES TO SHARE, PLEASE DO!

Hey new owners!

Yeah, you :) The ones with 100's of tortoise pictures on your phones and so many funny tortoise stories to tell!

As a brand new tortoise mom, I am experiencing that new-parent excitement where you want to talk about your baby All. The. Time. And I know I can't be the only one! So, I am starting this thread as a place to share the joys, the excitement, the wonders and the worries of being a new owner. And I want to hear all about yours, too!

Please feel free to post pictures of your torts, give updates on how they're doing, tell funny stories, talk about your current and future plans, and any other interesting tidbits you've picked up along the way!


Requests For Participation in this Thread:

DO NOT OFFER OR ASK FOR MEDICAL OR HEALTH ADVICE HERE.
This includes (but is not limited to): Health issues, hibernation/brumation questions, supplements, temperature/humidity/lighting recommendations, etc.

Note - If you would just like to talk about going through these issues, however, feel free!

BE RESPECTFUL AND KIND.

STAY ON TOPIC.

REFER ALL IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS TO ANOTHER THREAD.


Example:

ILuvSpaceTorts - "Hi everyone! I'm thinking of building my tortoise enclosure on the moon! Here's a picture of my Redfoot, Buzz, in his astronaut suit, eating freeze-dried ice cream."

Reply - "Hi SpaceTorts! If you would be willing to make a post in the Enclosures Section, I would love to share some tips and tricks with you about your enclosure!"


Easy done :)

Get it? Got it? Good!

Let the Show and Tell begin!
Can you tell me the sex of my sulcata tortoise
 

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SteveM

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Here is Mikey, he was named by my wife and 7 year old after the ninja turtle. He is about 2.5-3 months old, 2.5625" and 2.36 oz. He's just had dinner and a bath, too much energy to sit still for a good picture.
 

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Jan A

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Here is Mikey, he was named by my wife and 7 year old after the ninja turtle. He is about 2.5-3 months old, 2.5625" and 2.36 oz. He's just had dinner and a bath, too much energy to sit still for a good picture.
What a cutie!! Welcome to the Tortoise Forum. Glad you joined!!
 

jharrris

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DON'T BE CONCERNED WITH THE TITLE OF THIS THREAD. IF YOU ARE AN "OLD OWNER" WITH FUN PICTURES OR STORIES TO SHARE, PLEASE DO!

Hey new owners!

Yeah, you :) The ones with 100's of tortoise pictures on your phones and so many funny tortoise stories to tell!

As a brand new tortoise mom, I am experiencing that new-parent excitement where you want to talk about your baby All. The. Time. And I know I can't be the only one! So, I am starting this thread as a place to share the joys, the excitement, the wonders and the worries of being a new owner. And I want to hear all about yours, too!

Please feel free to post pictures of your torts, give updates on how they're doing, tell funny stories, talk about your current and future plans, and any other interesting tidbits you've picked up along the way!


Requests For Participation in this Thread:

DO NOT OFFER OR ASK FOR MEDICAL OR HEALTH ADVICE HERE.
This includes (but is not limited to): Health issues, hibernation/brumation questions, supplements, temperature/humidity/lighting recommendations, etc.

Note - If you would just like to talk about going through these issues, however, feel free!

BE RESPECTFUL AND KIND.

STAY ON TOPIC.

REFER ALL IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS TO ANOTHER THREAD.


Example:

ILuvSpaceTorts - "Hi everyone! I'm thinking of building my tortoise enclosure on the moon! Here's a picture of my Redfoot, Buzz, in his astronaut suit, eating freeze-dried ice cream."

Reply - "Hi SpaceTorts! If you would be willing to make a post in the Enclosures Section, I would love to share some tips and tricks with you about your enclosure!"


Easy done :)

Get it? Got it? Good!

Let the Show and Tell begin!
One of my favorite pictures of Shelly :)
 

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Eckgirl88

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Arti doing his biggest clover chomps while he does a soak
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Megatron's Mom

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We have a thunderstorm heading our way. Today might be the last day in the 90s. It's supposed to cool down after the storms go through. So we are enjoying the heat and some nice yummy 🍀 while we still can
 

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Alex and the Redfoot

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And that's Besha. She turns 6 this year and 1 year living with us. Not a single day without watching her grazing or walking around - so much fun and joy.
 

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AirisCasey

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This is Icabod. He is my russian tortoise. He likes to be petted. He will actually walk up to you to get you to gently rub his shell and some times he will rub his face on your hand. We are still trying to find food He likes. So far it is spring mix and bell pepper.
 

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Maggie3fan

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This is Logan Cummings...He is not quite 2 years old. He is my first Redfoot, I am a Sulcata person normally. After freakin years of trying to find whatever diet is required... feeding Logan is a treat. He will eat anything...lol He is such an easy keeper. He is in a 6'x3' tort table/mini greenhouse... here are a couple of photos of him...DSCN1714.JPG
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I just love his face...DSCN2050.JPG
 

Hollymacd63

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DON'T BE CONCERNED WITH THE TITLE OF THIS THREAD. IF YOU ARE AN "OLD OWNER" WITH FUN PICTURES OR STORIES TO SHARE, PLEASE DO!

Hey new owners!

Yeah, you :) The ones with 100's of tortoise pictures on your phones and so many funny tortoise stories to tell!

As a brand new tortoise mom, I am experiencing that new-parent excitement where you want to talk about your baby All. The. Time. And I know I can't be the only one! So, I am starting this thread as a place to share the joys, the excitement, the wonders and the worries of being a new owner. And I want to hear all about yours, too!

Please feel free to post pictures of your torts, give updates on how they're doing, tell funny stories, talk about your current and future plans, and any other interesting tidbits you've picked up along the way!


Requests For Participation in this Thread:

DO NOT OFFER OR ASK FOR MEDICAL OR HEALTH ADVICE HERE.
This includes (but is not limited to): Health issues, hibernation/brumation questions, supplements, temperature/humidity/lighting recommendations, etc.

Note - If you would just like to talk about going through these issues, however, feel free!

BE RESPECTFUL AND KIND.

STAY ON TOPIC.

REFER ALL IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS TO ANOTHER THREAD.


Example:

ILuvSpaceTorts - "Hi everyone! I'm thinking of building my tortoise enclosure on the moon! Here's a picture of my Redfoot, Buzz, in his astronaut suit, eating freeze-dried ice cream."

Reply - "Hi SpaceTorts! If you would be willing to make a post in the Enclosures Section, I would love to share some tips and tricks with you about your enclosure!"


Easy done :)

Get it? Got it? Good!

Let the Show and Tell begin!
“Rosy” who we renamed to Roswell or Roz or Rozy (turns out our adopted friend is male)
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turtlegurl97

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This is Sir Tor his hobby is basking, looking at me funny, and making a mess when he eats :)
 

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Maggie3fan

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She's just like a flame-breathing dragon!
I will guarantee that she is a tort of a different color...lol...this is her favorite toyDSCN0186.JPGshe gets stuck in it and walks around with it over her...DSCN0179.JPG
there's a video somewhere on YouTube of her walking with it over her...so funny
 
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