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Murphy just turned 1 and we were told not to let him brumate for the first 3 years. Is this true? And if not, how to we prepare him for brumation? We live in southern California where its in the mid-80s in the day and high-50s at night. He lives in a raised enclosure outside, but has heat and a...

Hi all, Murphy, my DT, is now 4 months old. He has doubled his weight since I got him, which is amazing, eats like a champ and gets plenty of UV and water. Question, his shell seems to be flatter than what I imagine it should be. He not super round, more of an ellipse. Can anyone tell me if...

Murphy, my 4 month DT was out grazing today. I keep a very close eye but I let him walk wherever he wants. There is nothing dangerous in my yard so I'm not worried about him getting into anything dangerous. EXCEPT TODAY HE ATE A SMALL SNAIL SHELL! It was small enough for him to ingest easily...

Murphy, my 4 month old DT, is a powerhouse when it comes to eating. He eats 2-3 times a day and eats almost whatever I put in front of him (he has not grown partial to cactus, yet). I've been sprinkling a dash of ReptiCalcium on his greens once a week, but not sure if it's too much or too...

I've had Murphy for two weeks now. When I first got him, he weighed 34 grams. He now weighs 40 grams. I know each tort is different, but I'm not sure 6 grams in two weeks is a lot of progress. He sleeps ALL THE TIME until I wake him up for soaks, exercise and to feed him. I'm sure most of you...

When I first got Murphy, his previous owner told me he was a DT. Now, many others are telling me hes a Sulcata! Would you guys be able to help me our in figuring out what my little Murph is?

Murphy's Mansion is open for business! My husband and I built this tortoise table for our 3 MO desert tortoise, Murphy. We repurposed an old oak table by cutting out a portion and using the drawer for the "basement". We built our ramp using a small piece of wood and balsa wood for the rails and...

I've had Murphy for just over a week. Hes a month old Desert Tort. This is my first tortoise, so I am making sure he is healthy and comfortable. He sometimes does this thing with this neck. He sticks it out and back in and back out. He does it when he backs, when he eats and when I soak him oh...

Handfeeding Murphy, my three month old baby desert tortoise. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrB8G7qBJ7s/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1jq3btz1qbjiw

Hi everyone! I am so happy that I found this forum. I just rescued a 3 month old desert tortoise. We have named him/her Murphy and both my husband and I adore this little guy to death. We live in Southern California (Palm Springs area) and this is our first tortoise. Eager to meet you all and...