From what they told me, they have done everything possible to find him. They even had a scope/camera to go into all of his tunnels, but no luck. Believe me, you could see the sadness and frustration in their eyes when I inquired. But, what else can they do? They even put flyers out in their...
Thank you all for your helpful input. Did I tell his name was Slowsky before I got him. Then I decided to change it to Chilly (because of his laid back demeanor) how ironic that he really WAS ‘chilly’, poor guy.
Ok, so update… He is doing great!! Turns out a friend told me of their friends that...
He perked up when the sun came out. Had a meal and took a nap. I’ve called around for a reptile vet and hopefully will be in touch with them tomorrow morning. I am searching for a heat pad and heat lamp for him now….
Not sure where the previous owner got him, he had him for 5 yrs. Since last Sunday, his appetite has been really good. Maybe too good. As I said I lured him into the backyard with a carrot. I didn’t think it would work bc he immediately began chomping on grass in my front yard. Now I wonder if...
I put warm towels on him all night. First he hissed , then would let out an almost ‘ahhh’ sound. I feel horrible thinking I could take him on. After reading all your info for beginners, I’m afraid to rehome him to someone that will do him worse (if that’s possible). Guess I better find a vet now.
No, I have not weighed him. The 2 men that dropped him off here struggled to carry him 20 ft that was the weight they quoted. He is almost 3ft across his mid section.
Thank you for your reply. I feel so stupid for not researching more before the guy brought him to me. He made it sound so easy. Just feed him some veggies every few days is what I was told. Since then, I have read a lot of contradicting info on care and feeding. But the oleander was my blunder...
I just acquired a 20 yo male Sulcatas tortoise. They dropped him off in my front yard last Sunday. I lured him into the backyard with a carrot. His second night he dug a shallow burrow and n a nook of my yard. The next day it dawns on me this burrow is next to a quite large OLEANDER bush. So, I...