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Guys I’m panicking. My tortoise laid a couple eggs but she didn’t have a mate or anything. It legit just her. But what do I do now? will she be okay?

(not sure if this is the right thread so apologies in advance) I came across this video about a reptile keeper. I never liked this guy, he would allow youtubers to use his snakes for “prank” videos. it never sat right with me. I’m curious, have you guys heard of this place and jay brewer? Link...

My friend sent me a video of Bretman Rock putting some type of lotion/moisturizer on his tortoises’ shells. Is this really necessary? when and when shouldn’t a tortoise shell need moisturizing? I couldn’t tell what type of tort he has or the product, but here is a link to the video...

Hello! I took my tort to the vet yesterday because I was concerned on what these pink spots are on her plastron and get her beak trimmed. he said it was irritation and to put epoxy on it so she wears that down rather than her shell. (she tries to climb out of her enclosure so I will expand it...

What are your guys opinions on vet visits? Do you do them often or at all? Are their issues you ran into? is it actually more dangerous? overpriced? anything and everything I wanna know! :) I posted about wanting to take my tort to the vet for a check up before hibernation but got feedback that...

Hello all! I've been getting different info on when desert tortoises hibernate but the common month I'm seeing is October. Anyway since this is my first time with Chibi I decided to take her to the vet to see if she's healthy enough for hibernation. But I'm not sure how to transport her, I was...

I have a texas tortoise and we have an agave plant. Is it safe for her to eat? Tortoisetable said feed sparingly and other sources are saying it’s good. Thoughts? If anyone else is in California, I hope you’re doing well in this hot *** weather.

On my late night pintrest deep dive I noticed some people put rocks in their tortoise’s water dish. Is there a reason for this or is it purely for aesthetic?

I’ve tried to soak Chibi (adult) 3 or 4 times now, she is NOT a fan, she wants out the second she’s in. She will soak for about 5 mins but it’s really just her trying to climb out of the wash tub until she poops. Then I change the water and try again, 5 mins later more poop. This is when I stop...

Are raspberry leaves safe for a texas tort to eat? are there plants that look safe but should actually be avoided? (if that makes sense). I’m constantly looking up whats safe but most list I find on forums focus on sulcatas or russians. I want her to have better variety but I don’t want to...

I thought I would have to wait longer for my application to be accepted and mailed back to me but I got it today ✌. I’m still worried on how well it will stay on, the directions say to use a bit of superglue or epoxy. I only got superglue so praying it stays for a decent amount of time. Also...

Hello!! I’m mailing my permit application today but I’m not sure if I’m over thinking the mailing directions. On https://tortoise.org/general/permit_rev.html it states to send ALL copies to the CTTC and do not send it to the CDFW but in the application itself it states to send a copy to the...

This is Chibi, I recently took them in and I’ve been losing my mind over what species of tortoise they are and if theyre male or female. I live in California and I know some types need a permit to own. I would love to have a life long friend. I apologize for the poor measurements, they don’t...