Recent content by Owllea

I replant wild dandelions and plantain plants from my yard in the boxie space. Twigs and leaves are good cover too. I just throw a pile of dried grass and hay on a corner and he loves it.

Maybe try to divide his space up so you use 1/4 or so as a pond. A storage container that he can get in and out of that will allow him to full submerge if he wants to would be a good option. They do deserve a good amount of space, but right now you want that space to work best for him until you...

My eastern is a hiding machine. They love being under cover. This is a setup that he really enjoys: a big container full of water with a cover over part of it. He will just sit around in the water for days. Think more pond like, not water dish. That made a huge difference for how my guy...

I wonder how many turtles can boast of such a lovely birthday party. Well done!

Just curious if it’s ok for tortoises to eat the little hairs. There are no large spines on the variety I have found, but those little hairs sure irritate me. Is it an issue for the tort?

Thanks for the fresh link… did not intend to spread computer bugs!

https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article287072690.html I just read this article and thought all you like-minded tortoise enthusiasts would enjoy it. Hope the link goes through. It’s also on the Blank Zoo’s Facebook with some pictures. Happy Wednesday.

Sorry to hear that. At least it was in a quiet place and not in the elements with predators lurking.

Lafeber recently had a great talk on chelonian shell repair. You may find some useful points in the print out. https://lafeber.com/vet/chelonian-shell-repair/ Good luck!

Your posts on the forum have offered great knowledge for current and future tortoise keepers. It is refreshing that this community doesn’t sugar coat the true cost of good husbandry and aims to inform the next generation of tortoise keepers. Hope good homes are found for your current Redfoot...

Craigslist is full of scammers…I forget that sometimes. But it does tug at the heartstrings. To quote a dog rescue mantra: “Saving one (tortoise) doesn’t change the world, but for that one (tortoise), their whole world is changed forever.”

https://springfield.craigslist.org/pet/d/springfield-sulcata-tortoise/7679471226.html

https://springfield.craigslist.org/pet/d/fredericktown-multiple-tortoise-breeds/7680941544.html And another add this morning with two 1.5 yr old sulcatas with horrible pyramiding in Springfield, MO. I know an Aldabra (Dozer with @jsheffield) was recently rescued out east from a situation and...

There are a few over-the-counter behavior/anxiety supplements you could try for the kitties. Cats love to be picky about eating things, and most come in treat form, so they may or may not work. Look into Composure from Vetriscience, or Solliquin from nutramaxx, or Zylkene. They may be mild...

The Mader book covers a lot of anatomy, physiology, and medical issues (how to diagnose, suggested treatments, etc) for many species. I haven’t read it cover to cover (it’s a big resource book) but it’s a fun one to leaf through when curiosity strikes. If you want more information specifically...