Recent content by JSStra

100%. I got scammed and then went through Arizona Tortoise Compound and was so much happier. I am extremely careful and vet everyone through this site. I only want to go through Aldabraman, Sam, or ATC. I would have to have a LOT of vetting for anyone else. It looks like we are 1 year out from...

@ALDABRAMAN, I was hoping you (or any other reputable breeder) would be able to discuss a timeline on adoption of an aldabra hatchling. We live in Florida. Orlando area. We have a little bit of space, but plan to raise the tort indoors until it's big enough to not slip through the fence or...

Yes, it is a tube. I appreciate the advice on a formal closed area. And thank you for the food help as well. I'll start trying it. He must have been calcium deficient because yesterday he was trying to nom the powder residue on the stone. So I gave his food a good coating and he just ate it off...

@wellington as well: Yeah, I have been soaking the little guy daily. I noticed the pyramiding, he came like that so I am doing my best to care for him as best as I am able. I am actually turning the A/C off on this side of the house to keep it around 80 passive temperature (78-84 depending on...

Hey all, Purchased a Leopard from TortoiseTown. I found out the shady rep after the fact. Just came in today. It's a hatchling but has not eaten. It went into the hide after a 5 minute soak in some warm water and seems to be sleeping. I am not too weirded out by this behaviour as it might just...