Hello,
I have a desert tortoise in Colorado (yes, with papers). He is a rescue and is currently brumating. He needs to come out of brumation around end of March and my family and I are traveling abroad at that time. I am seeking someone who is an expert in tortoise care to help gradually wake...
Hi Tom,
Can you give me an example of the ceramic light fixtures? Home Depot didn’t have any. I am able to find ceramic bases for the lights but not 100% comprehending. Can you send me a picture? Thank you again! In the meantime, keep us in mind for a good CA home. Breaks my heart but in the...
Thank you for all this info, I really appreciate it.
I hear you about Gus living in Colorado. This is not ideal. We rescued him from someone we knew who was housing him in poor conditions so we took him out of good faith. Turns out, not sure we are doing much better given his health status but...
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I need and thank you for being so thorough. I’m grateful. I’m definitely not going nowhere ;) I have to get this tortoise better! He was so mistreated before us and I don’t want him to stay on that path so I’ll do anything. And I just feel terrible for him...
I think it be best I have my enclosure (2.65 ft x 6.5 ft) reviewed by anyone who is inclined, please give me some suggestions. I have attached photos. We have all the proper bulbs per Tom's blog link. Temps are 95-100 in the basking area during the day and on from 10a-5p. The UV light is on...
I have injection antibiotics for him. Is it worth it to give it a try? This vet said it might not do much but maybe he is fighting off an infection. Thoughts?
I'm so grateful for all the support and love. It really helps and it really matters. I just want him better or in a better place. It's so hard and I am sure so many of you can understand. Thank you so much!
Hi Tom, Thank you again for the info. We have spoken, many a times. All has been followed by your guidelines and Gus has been cared for exactly as you recommended.
With a heavy heart, my tortoise had blood work done and he has been slowly declining for several years (per the previous owner) but the last 2 years we have nurtured him he has really started to decline. We had blood work done recently and he is low in liver enzymes, showing signs of kidney...