Hey there! It appears that most of the box turtles that we find in the area are Ornates, but I was unsure if that was what this little fella is! Can Ornate box turtles have three back toes, or does this mean he is most likely a mix between an ornate and three-toed? I am just curious as I like to...
Hey there! My boyfriends dog has developed a really fun skill…she brings us any box turtles that she finds in the back yard. She proudly plops them down in front of us and then trots back into the woods (leaving behind a startled, but otherwise unharmed turtle at our feet). Typically she only...
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She has been supervised outside every week for at least 15 minutes every other day. (Total of 1-2 hours a week). Our flower beds have no fertilizer and we have planted safe weeds for her to eat. She has been eating and pooping...
It is such a shame that these breeders don’t understand the best way to care for their babies. It sets up not only the animal, the the buyer for a lot of potential heart ache. I appreciate your knowledge and feedback. It’s so sad because in just the month and a half that I have had her, I have...
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I’m so sorry to her about you and your torts situation as well. It is very emotionally draining to watch something you love fade away. I wish you and your tort the best.
Hi there Tom. Thank you for taking time out of your day to reply.
I was in the process of saving up money for a closed chamber and was trying to make due with what I had until then. And in the last week I created a outdoor space for her. She hasn’t moved much to explore it though.
So do you...
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She does not appear to have the symptoms of herpes at least from the research I have done. She doesn’t have uncoordinated movements and has not been drooling or develop any white stuff around her mouth.
I have not taken her to the vet because from what I have read on this forum, if...
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I was hoping I would never have to write a post like this, but I am not sure what else to do.
I got Joker, my little sulcata tortoise, back in May at a reptile expo. The woman who sold her to us had her on consignment from a friend and told us the tortoise was roughly 3 months...
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I am glad to finally be a member of this forum! I have been reading your care tips for years so I could be as prepared as possible for when I was able to get a tortoise! The day finally arrived last month! After admiring and wanting a shell-baby for years, I finally had the means...