My Burmese star laid a single egg a few days ago but hasn’t laid any since. She is about 2950 grams so slightly smaller than when this species typically starts laying. I’m not sure if she produced just the one egg or may have more that she hasn’t laid yet. I’m concerned about her becoming...
Male, about four years old. Was kept outside in a western state much of the year before I got him so only about half the weight of similar-aged animals I’ve had indoors for years but showing concave plastron and massive tail at size mine started flashing. Has gained weight from 360g to over...
In the not too distant future, I’m considering a move to Florida with my tortoises. Are there any permit concerns for the following non-native species?
C. sulcata
G. platynota
Broward or Miami-Dade counties, most likely.
Had these girls for a little under a month now. I'm very happy with their growth in this span. One has increased 50% in weight to 60 grams and the others from this group aren't far behind.
Hatched early December 2014 out of studbook #149. 28 grams @ 2". Aside from being a fascinating creature, also one of the most aesthetically pleasing objects I've ever beheld.
Found this in an area I had seeded with either grazing or browsing mix. Might just be part of the lawn too. Anyone recognize it as edible? I've never fed this before. Not the clover or dandelion but the broad leafed plant at center.
I have a tiny burmese star coming Saturday and I'm pretty psyched about it. In the photos a man was wearing nitryl gloves as he held the hatchling. I had understood that these were pretty hardy tortoises; is that degree of precaution really necessary? I do understand protecting what is a...