Recent content by Kathy Coles

Be careful of groups such as tortoise rehoming. There are people saying they will rehome the tort only to sell them. There might be legit folks who want to rehome Squirt, just being cautious. I agree, some people suck.

I don't have any tort experience with this problem but it sure looks dislocated when she does that "funny" walk. Vet visit ASAP. Let us know how she does. I think it is a good thing she can walk normal for a short time.

Hi and welcome. Give her warm baths often and she should stay smooth. I gave my Red Foot a bath once a week and it was NOT often enough. I love that you are concerned, you are doing good.

I use a Kane mat on the floor. The set up is: the Kane mat is on a plastic tray that was sold to be used under a washing machine. Then I have a large bin from Walmart that is turned upside down over the Kane mat. The fit is perfect if you get the right bin. The Repti-fogger sits on top of the...

He already prepared himself for hibernation. The hard part is over. All he needs now is the sleeping part. Trust that he is ok, covered in leaves, cool place, and don't disturb. Lucky you!

My red foot had a softish under belly and I changed how moist the substrate was. Increased heat and humidity but made what she walked on drier. Also try adding a cuttlebone and just let Squash nibble off it. You might be surprised at what they can do.

Any reason you can't toss in an algae eater type fish??

I thought I had enough space for my tort when I bought her. Nope. She is now over 5 Kg and getting bigger. Funny how a 4 inch darling just keeps going and going and going. Good thing you're doing your research. Torts take a lot of space.

You have a beautiful red foot there. Take a picture of his tail end and we can probably tell if you got a girl or a boy. You tort is mature enough to tell.

Beautiful. And happy birthday.

Hello and welcome. This is such an exciting time for you. Your mom has wisdom in saying do research. This is the best place for that. Read everything. And good luck.

could you post a video?

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Oh my gosh, I would really like to hear this sound. Can you post a video? I also have a red foot. They are great.

I think you might have been meant to find him. Wherever he was, there are signs that he was kinda neglected. That beak needs attention. Good luck and this forum is a great place to learn everything you need to know.