Recent content by ShermanDT

Thanks! I agree helping animals is a great thing and I really enjoy following what you are doing to help those tortoises that start out in a bad place but end up living their best life with you

Thank you!! Yes, he is quite a classy old guy.

Thank you. I'm sure he wouldn't be doing as well without the knowledge/experience shared here. Top hat stayed on long enough for a picture!

Yvonne gave me some advice when I unexpectedly had to take over care for Sherman in 2021. With her reassurance and reading Tortoise Forum, Sherman is doing great. I have also made some changes based on what I've learned. No more bananas or green beans! I've added foods from Kapidola Farms and...

Thank you very much Yvonne!. It's wonderful to have a place to get answers from experienced owners. When I asked the vet about the missing nuchal scute, the reply was Oh, yeah CDTs don't have that.

Yes, he has a closet in the back room of the house that she uses. Going on the 3rd week of not eating.

Thank you! I know they are pretty tough little guys. His story is he was found walking down the street near an elementary school. He became "class pet" since owner was never found. At the end of the school year, our neighbor brought him home and he has lived outdoors since then.

My 82 year old mother has had DT for about 20 years. She took over care when a neighbor, who had him for 40+ years, moved out of state. He has always lived outside. My mom broke her ankle, in surgery now, so I am now taking over care. He has never burrowed under ground but has a little dug in...