Help! I apologize if I’m not posting in the correct place. I have bleeding sulcatas and need help. Two tortoises, 11 yr old and 6 yr old. The older mounted the younger and somehow got stuck. We are not trying to breed. We think the younger is also male. when I went out to separate them, I...
Our 4 hr old Brutus hasn't figured out the flaps yet either and does the same as Charlie, finds the closest corner. We have to raise a corner of the flap to remind him. I too hope he figures it out at some point.
I pour a gallon of water into my substrate (layer of coco coir topped with fine orchard bark (fir) twice a week. This allows me to maintain the 80% humidity. I do have a fully enclosed chamber though. I agree using plastic or aluminum foil will help more than a towel. What substrate are you usung?
You are one dedicated Mama and Frankie one cool dude. Happy for the both of you and very happy you are still able to educate the public through Frankie Q&A.
Thank you all very much! We rescued a 4 yr old a few months ago and fell absolutely head over heels in love. We have been doing some great research and have now read everything suggested above plus hours and hours more in the forum. Thank you all for the warm welcome and well received advice!!
We rescued a 4 yr old and fell in love. We have done a LOT of research and would now like to buy a hatchling. Please let me know if anyone has one incubated using the "Tom" method.