I have a male desert tortoise who I was told is about 5, I suspect he may be older but I am unsure. Anyway I measured the length of the top of his shell and it was just under 9 inches. Is he done growing? I was told by the rescue that he is about full grown. I will include some pics
Yeah I didn’t want to buy one, I was just very concerned ?. Why don’t they want them to breed in captivity? I have always wondered the same question. It doesn’t really make sense. I have heard something about respiratory infection. But what does that have to do with captive breeding? Thanks Tom!
Okay, so I have a desert tortoise who I adopted he is permitted and all. I was online looking for more informational content and found an add on tortoise town for desert tortoises for sale! I always thought this was illegal. Anyway can anyone tell me what is happening with this? It’s crazy as...
Okay good to know. I might build something in the garage. He seems healthy but I don’t want to brumate him. Any enclosure ideas would be a godsend. Thanks for al your help
I just got him a cuttle bone that he works on daily and he lives outside most days, it’s just rained a lot last night so I brought him in. Can they stay out in the rain. When he is inside he has heat and uvb.
I just got my Sonoran desert tortoise about a week ago from a rescue! I was told she was a female and about 5 years old! However today she was pooping and something came out and then retracted after she pooped. Whatever it was, it was not poop. Was it a tortoise penis? I didn’t get a picture of...
I have a desert tortoise who I live and adore ?! She is the best. My question is some day in the distant future if I get more space, could she ever live with a Hermanns tortoise or any other tortoise species? If not I am curious as to why, I know some people are against cohabitating but the...