Recent content by Snorkelshark

He came in weighing 67g and he’s so cute, much more alert and moving around more than the last one ever did. I’m wondering now if he was sick the whole time and I just didn’t know any better about the behavior because he was my first.

He did! And he did have us confused. I ended up ordering from Andrew (who has Bobs babies) new baby is strong and happy. I’ve got all kinds of new stuff and a giant tortoise table :)

I spoke to the tort vet and he said that there wasn’t much anyone could do at his size, but we tried to get a fecal sample to send it for testing but he was too far down the tubes to get one out of him. He passed away Tuesday night. We’ve completely revamped our enclosure and bought some new...

Yes sir. After speaking with Bob and Andrew, I’m confident in my choice. Bob spoke very highly of both you and Andrew.

How do you start your babies?

Thanks Tom! Bob Blome called me today, turns out Andrew gets his babies from Bob. Small world I guess.

I figured that would be the answer My fingers hurt already just thinking about cutting it. Lol I only have the 1/4” squares right now. I think I’ll pick up some bigger stuff tomorrow.

ive learned so much on this forum already! Started an outdoor play yard for our next baby 2x12x12 lumber It’s 12x6’ Hinged top Was wondering what I should use for the top itself. I have screen, bird netting, rabbit wire etc. I want to make sure predators can’t get into it if I need to...

Thanks. That’s the email I used. I guess he’s out though, our closest airport that flys animals is 4 hours away :(

Has anyone done business with Andrew at Arizona tortoise compound? I spoke with him and he seemed knowledgeable and kind. Just wanted to ask the experts as well (because my last purchase came from a place that seemed great but I later heard compleeely otherwise, and experienced otherwise as well)

Does he happen to have a website or Facebook page?

I tried to email him and haven’t heard back, does he have business hours that you know of? Do you mind if I PM you for some breeder references? You seem to be well ensconced in who is who :)

Ok. They’re not as expensive. The vet yesterday recommended one that was $200 and I got a little sticker shock. So I don’t need thermometers in the set up for quick checking? Just use the gun then?

Also, I wanted to thank each and every one of you that pointed out what I was doing wrong. I’m glad I found this forum and I certainly won’t be making the same mistakes twice. Can I ask, whether it’s better to have digital thermometers or analog? I’ve always preferred analog because batteries etc.

He’s still clinging on today. I put out some Romaine for him last night before I went to bed, and it appears that he has eaten something (I meant to count the leaves so I could check) hopefully I’m hoping he makes a poop for me so I can get it sent out.