@MPRC he is an old boy, my parents who got him from a pet shop in the 70's think he is coming up to 50 but not really sure how old he is. He had a lovely day yesterday in the sun and had lots to eat, he's found the slate basking spot and loves that. I just feel he needs somewhere to warm up when...
He has an upturned glass fish tank in his run but hasn't been in it yet. He just climbs on top of it. His head is in the profile picture but I'm not sure if you can enlarge that so here he is again
I will defiantly take more pictures tomorrow and add those as well.
Thank you again for...
Thank you so much @JoesMum. this pic is him from above, I'll take his measurement and picture of his underside tomorrow when he's up and about. The forecast tomorrow looks better so hopefully a bit of sun will charge his batteries again.
I don't have electricity outside but I'm going to...
@JoesMum
Hello, thank you so much for replying, it's hard to find info for older Tortys which live outside. He has lived outside for years and I think a drastic change would be too much for him especially as he has just moved in with me.
I've read your article, that helped put my mind at rest...
@RosemaryDW
Thanks for taking the time to reply. My parents got T from a pet shop in the 70's but didn't know how old he was then, he has been living with my Aunt for about 38 years. My uncle has tried to age him based on his weight and size etc but I'm not sure he is actually that old. I don't...
Thanks. I'l have to try and add a smallish house to his run so he can stay inside. I don't have electricity outside though so at the moment I can't hear it unless anyone knows of a solar powered way?? I'm trying to introduce weeds to his diet and I'll gradual reduce the cucumber that he is used to.
Hello. New member and new torty owner here.
I've inherited an old boy from my aunty who suspects he is around 100ish. I'm pretty sure he is spur thigh. Anyway, he has always lived outside in my aunts garden, no indoor shelter or heat lamps, as far as I know he did get warm baths or put away at...