HAHA...Sulcata baby tortoise tracker! Following her all over yard and putting big rocks

Kristy1970 said:

Landscaping is my hobby and stress relief, some people do yoga, I work in my yard. A bad day at the office leads to a LONG evening in the yard. It’s my way to cope. It’s also really good exercise.

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I love to garden. There is something satisfying in watching all that hard work bloom. I have been using some big PVC pipes (I think they are about 10" diameter) as a portable enclosure. I've got toxic plants in some areas and don't want to risk him getting into those areas. So I set him up where I can see him but know he is safe.

Hey, if for no other reason. Use an enclosure for those outside times cuz sometimes nature calls and she calls right now! and you have too run in quick. If ya know what I mean LOL

wellington said:

Hey, if for no other reason. Use an enclosure for those outside times cuz sometimes nature calls and she calls right now! and you have too run in quick. If ya know what I mean LOL

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TOO TRUE!!!

Kristy1970 said:

Thanks for sharing, I never take my eyes off her when she is not in an enclosure. If I have to get something or do something, I put her in fenced chicken coup where she is safe. Ever seen a sugar glider? Gawd I’m almost as bad as that... strap them to your body and roll on!

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Yourwelcome, I got lucky. I have seen a sugar glider, my daughter wants one. But since "her tortoise" is now like my second job...lol...nope[emoji4]

We had a cool spell last night so today is 76 high. Daisy is in her enclosure under patio and she hasn’t came out her hide except to eat a tiny bit walked through her water and pooped in it, then back to bed. Husband just bought a temp thing that raises and lowers temps automatically. Set low for 84 and high at 98... so it goes on and off as needed.. makes it MUCH easier.

Yvonne G said:

Tom! You've made your point. Now it's time to let go.

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This was an incorrect and unfortunate interjection. The metaphorical ‘horse’ isn’t dead yet. That is quite clearly the point.

SteveW said:

This was an incorrect and unfortunate interjection. The metaphorical ‘horse’ isn’t dead yet. That is quite clearly the point.

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LOL —- LOL

Just an idea: You sound like you are watching very closely, but if you want to be 100% safe without an outdoor enclosure, try a leash and halter. You can make one:

Good luck!

Lark_Tortoise said:

Just an idea: You sound like you are watching very closely, but if you want to be 100% safe without an outdoor enclosure, try a leash and halter. You can make one:
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Good luck!

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That is awesome!!

Wow.......

At the risk of being accused of dead horse abuse, I would like to disagree with the assertion that leashing a tortoise is ‘100%’ safe, or even frankly, a good idea. Kiddie pools work well for temporary, supervised outside time. Actual pens are best of all.

SteveW said:

At the risk of being accused of dead horse abuse, I would like to disagree with the assertion that leashing a tortoise is ‘100%’ safe, or even frankly, a good idea. Kiddie pools work well for temporary, supervised outside time. Actual pens are best of all.

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Just curious, what do you think is wrong with it? When the tort is attached to your wrist, you can't lose them. You wouldn't be out on the sidewalk, just the backyard. Of course, pens are better, but what is wrong with a leash and halter? Also, this is not meant to sound rude in any way, I'm just wondering.

Lark_Tortoise said:

Just curious, what do you think is wrong with it? When the tort is attached to your wrist, you can't lose them. You wouldn't be out on the sidewalk, just the backyard. Of course, pens are better, but what is wrong with a leash and halter? Also, this is not meant to sound rude in any way, I'm just wondering.

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I love the leash idea lol. I have a Shitz-tsu that is 5 and he won’t walk on a leash ... he is same age as my granddaughter... when I would stroll her and try to take him, he’d lay down and look at me like I was so stupid. All he wants is a lap. I had to put h in stroller with baby [emoji64]
And belly rubs, he is terrified of the tortoise lol