Yes best not to advertise you have a tortoise as easy to steal in a pocket. If you found the attention of the wrong people. They are also not like a dog, so hardly capable of chasing of anyone although I think there are a few large ones that would be up for the challenge.
The pyramids will never go, however the tortoise has new growth, the light parts at the edges on the top scutes. Over time your looking for the new growth to be more smooth. If it's in the open with no heat lamp then it is strange to still pyramid. Please share set up. Maintaining a weekly...
Cute growth pics ...he will get bigger. They do eat poo but stones are not advisable. Out door enclosures are great to have and if you have space I recommend making one as I you are in control of what he has access to. Water, good diet and calcium are important. Add a cuttle fish to the enc...
Just looked up on tortoise table......
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=769#.WMfOrxicZBw
Tortoise can dig so if you want to use as shade keep in a pot.
Lovely to see the elderly tortoise, hope you can look after it for many more years. Amazing smooth shell condition. Please keep us updated as most of us have much younger torts.
Kerb appeal creates a lasting first impression – most buyers make up their minds in the first few minutes of arriving at a property. Do not spend money, tidy it up, sweep and clean all windows etc..... save your $$$ for your new home.
Inside declutter and paint any problem areas. Hope it...
Hi if you click forums top left search down for Africa tortoise you will find sulcata info....
Here's a link that may help
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise
Larger the better and not flimsy as they are aka bulldozers so plan good walls. They like to dig and plan a large...
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3 things help....
1. Regular warm shallow soaks and a small soft toothbrush to clean the shell and claws. They drink whilst in the soak so that helps hydration.
2. Coconut oil on the shell I use kitchen paper to apply and avoid the face area.
2. Good diet and calcium for strong healthy shell...
Thanks for the pic, your tort looks exceedingly dry. Please soak it in shallow warm water for around 20 mins in a high-sided container to get hydrated and this will also help the dry scales drop off. Re the crack it will regrow but it has chipped due to the front overhang. I suggest you...