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Good point 👍🏽

Funnily enough it only seems to be me and my shoes that te likes - he ignores my husband 🤔🤣🤣

This is helpful thank you. Taco has started mounting my shoes or feet now. I think I’ll just give him some space as you suggested 👍🏽

This is helpful thank you. Taco has started mounting my shoes or feet now. I think I’ll just give him some space as you suggested 👍🏽

Ah that’s great news! Thank you for your prompt reply. 🙏🏼

Hi I was thinking of planting some Tradescantia Pallida in my garden but I am concerned whether it will be safe for Taco? To be honest I don’t often see him nibbling my existing plants but I certainly do t want to introduce something that could endanger him. I’ve read that this plant could be...

Definitely not going down the breeding route - thanks for the details. And i’d learned from here a while ago not to introduce a female. As long as I’m not frightening him by being in the garden that’s ok for me 👍🏽

Ah thank you for this tip!!

Oooh!! Poor Taco. Maybe he needs a partner? 🤔🤪

Hi. I’ve not been here for a while - my apologies! Hope you’re all well Please can someone help me? My Taco seems obsessed with feet/shoes when I’m in the garden Does he view them as a threat? He tries to climb on them, now he has started prowling around them and ramming into them 😱 i tried...

So glad you told me they dont eat grass! I thought he was just being picky! ? Love the info on the link - funnily enough I read this the other day too!. I have made a list of things to buy - supplements, Testudo Seed Mix, and fine Orchid Grade Bark. Thanks Again Taco's bath, the water was...

Hi Tom I did wonder about his weight. He does feel solid and dense. I don’t think he does take on enough water though. I am right at this moment soaking him and knowing that the exercise is good for him, I won’t worry about him trying in vain to climb out! I will order some weeds seeds...

Thank you so much for your answer and extra info! ????

Thanks guys!! Really appreciate your comments. Do you know if he will grow much bigger ? And is his ( thanks!!!???) weight ok for his age ? I love this forum ? And really appreciate your knowledge and experience everyone

Hi Taco is now approximately 5 years old. We have had him for 4.5 years. He brumates each winter, outside in his little Den from Mid Oct - Mid Feb. He has his own area of 3m x 2.5m. With rocks, hills, tunnels, wild weeds and soil substrate. He lives alone :) He loves to eat Raddish Tops...