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I received my new babies this morning from Chris. They arrived safe and sound, they are beautiful and active. For being a first time tortoise owner I had so many questions about everything you can think of and Chris answered them honestly and promptly every time. To me, it is important to have a...

Would this be okay?

Which organic potting soil do you use? I see so many brands and I'm confused which one to get.

For hermann's. I am following the care sheet provided by @HermanniChris. I am still debating between a table or a Rubbermaid container, since he said either will work but I have small children and don't want to risk then getting to the torts in the Rubbermaid.

Is there a certain type of wood that is best to use for tort tables, or certain types to avoid? Also, I've been getting mixed reviews while browsing on what can be used to weatherproof the wood to prevent mold and rot? I have not built one before so this is a new experience for me. I am open to...

Sorry to hear that :(

Is there a general age when torts become "mature" enough for breeding? If so, what age is that? If not, how do you know when they are ready? I still have a long ways to go before getting to this point but it can't hurt to build my wealth of knowledge sooner rather than later!

That is set up so nicely! Do you have the side blocked off at the top part as well? I'd be worried about them falling out if they got a little too curious.. lol! I like that idea though, it looks lovely.

Got'cha. That makes sense. For some reason I was thinking of it being like.. apartment style? With one directly on top of the other. The split level-house reference definitely helped put it into perspective for me. Thanks!

Sorry to but in... But how would you add a partial 2nd story? I've been trying to find images to get an idea and haven't been able to find any.

I second this, all of it. I am also in Rochester, NY (hello!) And have purchased a set of Hermann's from Garden State Tortoise. Though I have not received then yet as we are still waiting for them to hatch, Chris has been an amazing help and very friendly. If you want local I'd also wait for...

I think we may possibly go with Emma and Killian. Not 100% set on it yet though!

I saw a previous thread mention having a second story/upper level hide out with a ramp for a tortoise table. I can't seem to find many images to reference for this idea though. Does anyone have any?

Haha, we have common grounds on names we like. My daughter's name is Scarlette.

Thanks! Its always been a favorite of mine lol but thanks to the show Once Upon A Time, now I can't think if a female name to go with it besides Emma. :P

Hmmm.. What goes with Killian (for a male)?

Hermann's.

I'm lost on names. Anyone want to help me think of a few? Male and female, preferably not super common or cliche names lol :)

That makes sense. See, this is why I asked :) I just want to make sure that which ever way I go, I will know what needs to be done. Thank you for the input! I'll definitely take it all into consideration. Thankfully I still have some time before they even arrive to me so I'm trying to use this...

This is all so confusing, lol :( so the glass is better to use? I was going off of what Chris told me directly, as well as his care sheet which states "Never use glass aquariums for tortoises. They create a constant “greenhouse” effect inside causing them to rapidly dehydrate. They also drive...