Recent content by Magnolia7330

Thank you Karen. I decided to go with Herman. That is the name I was leaning more toward.

I just got my first tortoise. He is an adult male marginated tortoise. He needs a house. I have a large dog igloo that I can use for now, but with it being so large I'm not sure if this will be a good long term solution. We are going to try building him a new house this week. What are some...

I just got my first tortoise! An adult male marginated tortoise. He is 5-6 years old. I’m debating between two names: Herman and Bernard. I’m leaning toward one, but like both. Just for fun, which do you like better?

I am super excited! I purchased an adult male marginated tortoise! I will be picking him up at the end of the month. I need to get a habitat ready outdoors. Can someone please point me in the right direction for plants to have in the enclosure and what may be toxic? Is it okay if he's near a...

Wow, thank you for all of this information. I had no idea. I'm still trying to talk my other half into us getting a tortoise. So, it will probably be some time before I can get one. So, I will just be patient. Maybe by the time you have yearlings I can talk him into one, haha.

Thank you Tom. I did not realize it, but I guess it explains why I haven't had much luck, haha.

I am new to this forum. I don't have a tortoise yet. I would like to get a juvenile or adult Marginated tortoise. Does anyone know where I can get one? I live in Northern California. I am mostly looking to adopt and am okay with paying an adoption fee, but will also consider purchasing from a...

Hello! I am looking to get my first tortoise. I am wanting to get a marginated tortoise. Possibly a juvenile or adult. Is a male or female better or does it matter? I am currently in the research phase. I am located in Northern California. Where would be a good place to get a tortoise from? Can...