Recent content by Tolis

Yeap lesson learned I killed my first and last baby sulcata with coco fibers

It's been a while since I shared an update, we had a close one that really scared me and I figured I share my experience that might save a tort's life one day. I could not find any poop and the tort was barely eating, some days not eating at all. I knew something was wrong and suspected it ate...

I cannot afford a fancy water feature so I bought him a plastic kids pool for soaking. I want to dig a hole and place it in ground so he can get in and out easily whenever he wants. I want to prevent mosquito larvae. Will it work if I just change the water at least once a week as google suggest...

He's been sleeping outside for a month now and I dont force him inside because it's summer and at night the temps are typically around 68 F (20C). However, I have been seeing mucus for about a week or two now and it never happened before. He did managed to eat dog poo once which got me...

November 2020 he could fit in my palm. Now he's a dinosaur 🦕 😂

Plotting a way to destroy the competitor that eats all his grass

Welcome spring! I wish you all a great season with many babies to come. Best time of the year torts waking up free food everywhere 😋

Good morning Tom. I believe I once read here that we are not supposed to serve food in the heated box, but I do not remember/know why. If it's to keep it clean it doesnt really matter he usually defecates in there anyway. Lately it's been very cold and I put the food inside, it also helps to...

he looks happy he's in great shape

The user is located in Cyprus, I can tell you without even looking at the photos that he does not have a russian or a marginated since they are not available in the local pet trade market unless it was a some special order. 99.9% of torts sold at local petshops here are Greek testudos. You can...

This might look like any other tort video to you but for me it's a milestone I though might never come. I was warned that an aldabra living alone remains skittish and will never feel relaxed around my presence. For 4 years it was scared of everything including me but I didn't push myself to...

Good to know coco oil is bad thankfully I rarely used it since I don't mind the natural look. Is there anything I could apply on him that is actually beneficial with vitamins etc? I am using an oil heater not bulbs. I feel guilty it's 100% my mistake this was the first summer I rarely...

I am beginning to see some signs of pyramiding forming on my tort. I know humidity is a factor and I must admit I was not very diligent filling up the water bowls inside the hidebox. Is there any other factor I should keep in mind to prevent this or some other measure to take? Will regularly...

If someone more experienced like @Markw84 @Tom can provide feedback, I have a question. I am preparing to move my aldabra to my new house. His room is approx 10X10 feet and 7 ft tall. Currently, my aldabra is always either hiding deep inside a bush or in his box (tom's design). I am worried...