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Hello all! It's been several years since I posted here, but I so appreciate this resource. We have a Greek Tortoise who is approximately 10 years old (I think). We live in Kentucky, so we bring him to an indoor enclosure in the winter. Last winter and this past winter, he has ended up...

Hey all! It's been a while since I posted regularly, but my husband and I decided it was time to expand Thor's enclosure! He was able to escape out of our previous enclosure, but this one seems good so far! Still working on getting plants put in. Heading to an organic nursery this weekend to...

My mother in law called me a few days ago because a tortoise laid eggs in her yard. She is trying get to figure out the best way to keep the eggs protected if/until they hatch. We were also wondering if anyone could ID the type of turtle? We are in central Kentucky. She contemplated digging the...

Can Anyone ID this plant? I've got tons and tons of little sprouts in my yard. Located in Kentucky

Is this the DE that is tort safe?? It says food grade? Hoping to purchase it if it is! :)

Hi all! Been a while since I posted about Thor. He's been hanging out, gaining weight slowly but consistently and just being his wonderful self. However, lately he has been burrowing extremely deeply into his substrate and not being extremely active. The temps inside his habitat are 85ish for...

Hi all! It's been a looong time since I've posted on the forum.... just wanted to show off Thor! I can't believe how big he is!! Growing like a weed! Also, he has developed a heart on his little hiney!!!

So this morning my husband and I were going to Starbucks and as we are driving we saw something moving slowly across the road. As we got closer we realized it was a snapping turtle but once we stopped the car it wouldn't move! Thankfully another gentleman stopped to help us and with the three of...

I have a gecko that has been housed in his enclosure for about 2 months, and today when I went to check on him, he was gone! I have pulled all the leaves out and the moss at the bottom... no luck. Any ideas on how to catch him? I have looked everywhere high and looked anywhere I thought he might...

Hello! I have a 6-8 month Ibera Greek tort and am currently living in an apartment. It has just finally gotten warm enough for him to be outside a little (yay!). However, my fiancé and I are in the process of buying a house. My question is can my little baby be left outside alone for an hour or...

Hello, I have been looking around the forum and I have a SERIOUS fly problem. They are driving me crazy! I was wondering if Diatomaceous Earth will harm my hatchling tortoise (around 6 months old)? I have seen where it has been used around tortoises before, but I was not sure how it would...

Hello, I have just gotten a Tagg gps system. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this system, good or bad? Also, I am in need of a toothbrush and toothpaste for her. Does anybody have a brand they recommend or should I just talk with my vet?

Hello! I have a dog who really likes to escape every once in a while! She was abused before I got her and will not go to anyone! Today she got out (thankfully due to calling out ALL of my friends to look while I am at a funeral in georgia she is home safe and sound), but her garmin is not...

Well... In marriage counseling they suggest getting a dog before having kids... I'm pretty sure my tortoise stresses me out more than my dog... came home from work and found him just chilling like this...

I have had Thor for almost 3 months now. This week I noticed that his back legs appear to be shedding? I know torts do shed, but I also know their shell can cause little cuts on their back legs. Any advice on what this is or if he is healthy?

Happy Valentines Day! To my fiancé and I.. it's spoil your pets day :)

Hello! My fiancé and I have had 2 crested geckos for a little over a year. We know they do not require uvb/uva so we were wondering if we could buy a regular light bulb that would work to heat their terrarium. We have been using the blue zoomed bulbs but they burn out extremely quickly for...

Hello! I've had my hatchling for almost 2 months now.. (2 months tomorrow!!) And this morning when I picked him up I noticed that his plastron seemed softer than usual? I have been giving him daily soaks because I am having a lot of issues with humidity and I spray his enclosure several times a...

Hello! I went to my first reptile show today (kentucky reptile expo) and I was super excited to go. However, is it common practice to keep the reptiles in tiny tiny enclosures? I understand the need of small enclosures for transportation and easy carrying, but some of the larger snakes seemed...

I have a small dog who is a complete mixed breed. We believe she has dachshund in her, as well as possibly papillon... Basically she's an everything dog!! My parents found her running, crazy, and panicked on a major road in Lexington. They ended up trying to catch her for two and a half...