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Once our boy comes out from hibernating I will update on his behavior and any changes. Tom, that was a lot to absorb, thanks for sharing insights/knowledge. Pam

Hi Yvonne, As a rule our boy is benign and friendly and prior to 2014 he was never “ Mr. Macho”. When I contacted our local tortoise lady (who has multiple varieties she cares for and has for over 50 years) she wasn’t surprised and said that he had evidently “just discovered girls”. I’m...

Hi Tom, Tank (whose actual name is Turdy, but he moves like an armored tank LOL), has a HUGE area in which to roam with Bermuda grass and grape leaves to munch on as he sees fit (as well as other varieties of healthy natural foods that I forage for him). We also make sure he is well hydrated...

Yes I do! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m just wondering why now? Hubby’s had him since he was about 5 yrs old. I became his second “mom” in 2004 and he didn’t start this behavior until 2014.....Late bloomer , I guess?

Wellington, We try not to have those shoes on but there isn’t always an opportunity to change shoes before entering his (very large, fenced in) part of the yard which also happens to be our garden area (raised beds so he can’t get in). We have given him one of “those” shoes as well as a very...

Oh, we do.....problem is he chases us and on one occasion my husband was on his knees bent over in shorts (weeding or some gardening task) and some “vital” parts were almost at risk!! Most times we have to barricade Tank in an area where he can’t get to us. We have even sacrificed an old shoe to...

Hi, Our Tank is approximately 40 years old. At approximately 36 years of age he started some odd behavior which we were advised is mating behavior. We don’t have any other tortoises. He was and still is attracted by our shoes; specifically athletic shoes with black rubber on the outside of the...

Hi, have some new and "interesting" behavior happening with my TURDY/Tank........ I think that head bobbing can be about breathing (which I'm doubting it involves in this case), mating, being "alpha"..... So I am baffled around my boys sudden usage of this behavior. He seems to now have some...

Love the t-shirt idea! Agree with others though about leaving off "expert" for those of us novice to mostly-adequately informed" members LOL are they available?

Hi! I was told there is another "tank" mommy on here. I had no idea when I chose my name and it doesn't alert you unless it is spelled the same I guess? Hope you don't mind. Our "tanks" are definitely different in appearance. My boys given name is TURDY but I call him Tank. Although for the...

Hi! Back on the forum after a very interesting weekend with the Tankster and some new and different behavior...... I think that head bobbing can be about breathing (which I'm doubting it involves in this case), mating, being "alpha"..... So I am baffled around my boys sudden usage of this...

Thanks! I see you have a dog too? We have a yellow lab who is 7 and has known his " brother" since he came home at 8 weeks old. The Tanker thinks Riley is just a very huge and furry tortoise! ❤️

Oops! You are so right! I was momentarily confused...DUH. Yes he does slow down eating and becomes more sluggish the closer he gets to hibernating time...sheesh! He just gets sooooo excited when he sees hibiscus flowers . We just started bringing him in about 8 years ago after the "Tortoise...

My boy loves grape leaves and we just so happen to have a grape arbor too! But that season is just about over. He is ravenous these days and I'm sure it is because he is gearing up for hibernation which he spends in our garage in a carrier/kennel. It usually happens towards the end of October...

Hi, My given name is TURDY but my mom calls me Tank because she thinks it's nicer and much more appropriate these days. I no longer do the thing that inspired my original name (thank goodness) ! My mom is my favorite person because she goes hunting for hibiscus flowers for me and they are my...