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I’ll go with the heated house. I have a heat panel lying around. I didn’t read about a substrate for the heated box or I might’ve missed it. Soil ok to use? If I used something like orchid bark to retain moisture and keep the temp at just 60 would it cause problems? What humidity level should I...

Ok, I’ll try to find a home for the other one. Is the pyramiding not a concern at their size anymore as long as I soak them regularly and give water daily?

Just adopted 2 desert tortoises. One is about 5” and the other about 8”. They are slightly pyramided but nothing crazy. They have full access to the backyard where a lot of weeds are growing. I also have opuntia, grasses, succulents and hibiscus planted for them. I made a burrow for them but...

$40. Looks to be in good shape, no crazy pyramiding. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pet/d/san-jose-red-foot-tortoise-enclosure-40/7621024149.html

Hope the turtles didn’t get hurt from the scraping.

Same guy and dozens of videos: https://youtube.com/channel/UCdWIftn6Zfec8ZhaaV9vbiA

Has anyone seen these barnacle removal vids on YouTube? His channel is filled with these vids, kind of like those ear wax removal videos lol. All his video titles say sea turtles but looks to me like freshwater turtles or am I mistaken?

Yoshi’s been feeling horny and humping rocks in the yard almost every morning. These are smooth river rocks so no rough edges or anything. Today I noticed blood on his tail. Is this a cause for concern? Am giving him a warm bath now. Can I wipe it off with a cotton swab?

I was thinking maybe box turtles as an alternative since they won’t need a heated house but if the humidity requirements are the same as redfoots probably not a good choice.

I live in Elk Grove, Ca. Summers here are HOT and pretty dry. Winters in the 30’s. Currently I have a 6 yr old leopard, Yoshi, who has a heated house and has the whole yard to graze and explore. Am thinking of adding a couple of redfoots for my sideyard separate from Yoshi. I plan to make a mini...

Anyone feed bunch grass (or tussock) to their tortoises?

Currently I have 4 adult RES in my pond. I live in the Sacramento area and was wondering if Mississippi map turtles can be kept outdoors year round? Pond is 12x10’ and 4’ deep (about 3,000 gallons). Has plenty of filtration (botton drain, sieve, skimmer, sand and gravel filters). Also has air...

Yes, leopard. 6 yrs old now. He eats a lot of grass but I was thinking if I could get some from a feed store it would be more convenient as I haven’t grown any grass in my yard since we moved to a new location.

Anyone feed their tortoise grass from a feed store? I tried hay before but Yoshi won’t eat it. Not even if wet it and cut it up. He doesn’t like orchard grass also. I’m not certain what sort of grass they carry but it’s in a bale.

Mine do that as well when sunbathing. Sometimes looks like a ballerina!