Recent content by fluffaloo

Hi, I wanted to share my experience with ATC in case someone runs into similar issues. The people there are extremely kind and friendly and have great customer service but I have some concerns with the tortoises I have got from them. I'm not one who is looking for a refund or anything like that...

Thank you. I will definitely do so. For now, here is a picture of the stone.

Update on Squash. She passed away this morning. I performed a necropsy and found a ginormous urate stone on one side and a smaller one developing on the other. She always had daily baths and decent humidity so I do believe she had underlying congenital kidney or metabolic defects. Its likely...

Thanks for the reply! I agree the albinos can definitely have a different genetic make up and requirements. I think its safe to say that if it was a bacterial/viral/fungal illness she shouldn't be contagious by this point since she has had this problem for 3yrs now and had been in contact with...

I just wanted to update this thread. Its been about 2 months since posting and unfortunately, I haven't seen any change in Squash's weight. In fact she lost weight again, down to 145g so I really don't know whats up with her. I added misters to keep the humidity up and temperatures per your...

Thank you! I hope we can see some good progress too. I will try to keep the discussion thread updated :). As far as lighting goes I use a T5 10.0 UVB 22in light. I use a 100watt basking bulb and then a CHE for at night. I also use a thermostat regulated heat mat under their favorite burrowing...

I really appreciate your post. Your study is very interesting and supports what I am seeing as well. I will work on increasing the temperature and humidity of my enclosure and will keep them inside until they are large enough to go outside. During your study did you monitor how long it took the...

Thanks for the reply. I guess that's true. I have just been having trouble mimicking their climate as it would be in the wild. Ideally I would love to get a full custom PVC enclosure where the lights can be inside but I haven't had the funds to do so yet. The lights are on the outside of the...

Thanks for the reply. I know you are trying to help but I also know we cant always get conditions to be perfect. Especially since I have had success raising them in the past like this. I can try my best to improve. I can definitely answer some of your questions though. 1. The enclosure is closed...

Hello, I wanted to create a post about Squash to see if any of you have any suggestions on what else could be going on with her case. Background on me: 10+ years of iguana husbandry experience, 6 years of Sulcata experience so I am familiar with the correct husbandry of these guys. I am also a...

I see. Thank you for that information!! :)

Ya I just wasn’t sure yet. Do females show any concave shape or indentation at all in that area even at a young age? I had forgotten to add this picture to show a different perspective on the “concave” aspect. His shell measures 13in exactly this year.

Hey guys. Last year I had made a post asking if you guys had an idea on Sincys sex but I wanted to make another post now since he is almost 4yrs old. I decided to ask again because the more I look at him the more I second guess myself on which he is leaning toward. I have attached plenty of...

His personality just seems like a male to me to be honest. I was under the impression that males get bigger than females but I would love him either way :)

Guess I will just have to wait lol Though I will keep hoping that he is male.