Recent content by TortMom6

But I was already suspicious about which species it was, so I figured I would start there, then figure out the legality of it. I think I'll look into a rescue organization. I just happened to come across that ad and I couldn't resist.

That was going to be my next question if it turned out to be a desert tortoise. I was pretty sure there was some laws regarding the selling of this species, and I certainly wouldn't want to do something illegal.

Thank you so much!

Really! The people I'm buying him from said he was a desert tortoise. But I was suspicious

Can anyone ID this tortoise please. I don't have pictures of the underside. Thank you

Thank you. You're right, I definitely only recognized the sprouts!

Is chia (Salvia hispanica) safe for tortoises? I thought about getting a Chia Pet for my tortoises enclosure as his Christmas present, but wanted to make sure it was safe first. When I put the scientific name into the Tortoise Table it says it's safe, but the picture looks like a flower. Thanks

Is chia (Salvia hispanica) safe for tortoises? I thought about getting a Chia Pet for my tortoises enclosure as his Christmas present, but wanted to make sure it was safe first. When I put the scientific name into the Tortoise Table it says it's safe, but the picture looks like a flower.

I was thinking maybe a new rock "girlfriend" for my box turtle.

That's a really good idea. My box turtle will be especially pleased with some fruit. When I first got him I gave him fruit way way to frequently. Then I found this forum and a local Turtle and Tortoise club and learned that fruit isn't good. So I stopped giving fruit, but I'm sure as a once...

That's really cool, and super dedicated. She'll love them I'm sure.

It's that time of year again! Christmas! And per my usual MO I haven't finished shopping yet. All the humans are done, but I still haven't got any thing for my shelled babies. So, I am wondering what do you all get your tortoises for Christmas? Do you get them anything at all? I have a...

I'm really glad he's still doing well. It sucks he had some bad days, but I'm happy he perked up, even if it wasn't nasally pleasant. You might have posted the answer to this and I forgot. Did you ever get a firm diagnosis on The Turtle? I hope you, your family, and The Turtle have a happy...

I've always used a terracotta plant saucer for water when they're small and a reptile water bowl big enough to soak in when they're adults, so don't know if a heater would be needed for the water. But I love the idea of what you've done with the water area. I'm glad he's eating now. All my...

Hi Fred! Gorgeous set up! The only thing I'd recommend is to keep a close eye on your new baby with the smaller rocks. The ones in the picture where he/she is under the hide. I know from experience that box turtles love to put everything in their mouths, they're worst than 2 year olds. They're...