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Hi, all! It's time for "Guess that Greek subspecies!" My 2 Greeks are just over 5 years old. I am 100% sure both are male (they've both presented), and am relatively sure they are both Ibera. However, they are so ... different. Tweek is lighter colored, comparatively huge, and has spurs; Cujo...

Hello! My name is Ryan Guggenheim; I’m a long-time member of the forum, though I mostly use it as a resource, not posting much. I have learned tons from all of the people on this forum. I don’t consider myself an expert by any means, but have two healthy 5-year old Greek tortoises, Cujo and...

I found this little guy in the middle of the street. Picked him up, took some pics, and let him go near a lake by our house. What kind of turtle is he? I don't think he's a red-ear slider, but I'm more up on my torts than my turtles.

One of my Greek's front legs both have injuries. It's whe the leg hits the shell. I'm including a pic. The injury isn't totally visible but it'll gi you a good idea as to what's go on. What causes this and how do I treat it? He's 4, lives alone. Substrate is cypress and coco coir. Water dish is...

Well - It seems that Cujo is no longer hiding if he is a boy or a girl. I got a full-fledged flash this morning. It reminded me of when Eric Cartman had a satellite dish sticking out of his butt in the first episode of South Park. And it was aimed right at me!!! Quite a shock. Here's a...

Hey all! I know I've asked this before, but my Greeks are (to my untrained eye) really starting to show some sexual characteristics. However, at 14 months, I don't even know if that's possible. So, with my wife's help, I took some updated pics. Please take a look and let me know what you...

Some of you may remember reading that my favorite author is Stephen King. I just got done reading an article about him from the SundayTimes and found the following: ...That’s the desk that King sits at every day, and it is where he writes. Right now he’s writing a book called Joyland...

Hi all. Question about my new UV meter (the 6.2) that should be at my home today when I get home. I will use it to measure my Greeks' ZooMed 100w MVB that I've had for about 9 months, but what #s am I looking for? How do I know if it's time to replace a bulb that I already have? Thanks!

Yeah - it's a funny subject line. Get your infantile giggles out now. Hi all - I've got a setup question for you. I bought one of these yesterday (see 1st picture). It has 2 probes, temp & humidity. My question is, where should I place them? I am not so worried about the temp probe, as I...

Hi all! Just got back from NARBC show today, and wanted to share my pics. Here goes! (me) These guys were 3 high just before I took the pic - I was too slow. A couple of pancakes - these guys are...

Anyone going to NARBC in Tinley Park? We should be there after lunch!

You all may have read my previous post, where I bragged about my new vet. http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-My-new-vet Well, we took our two Greeks on Saturday, and it was really great. My big fear was that he would tell me to keep Cujo and Tweek dry and on rabbit food or something, and...

Hey, all! These pics were from Reptile Rampage, held in a gymnasium near my home. Hope you enjoy! This thing was 7 feet long! My wife, Jessi, confronting one of her biggest fears!

Hey all. My wife and I just went to the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest, IL, and I thought I'd share the pics. Enjoy!

I read an article linked from this site that mentioned a vet in Vernon Hills IL - my town. I wrote him and asked him to tell me a bit about himself. I received the following. Do you all think he'll do?? Ryan: I am a lifelong herp nerd and became a vet so I could work with reptiles. Luckily I...

Hey all! I'm going to the Keys in just about a month. We'll be staying the first half on Islamarada and the 2nd half on Key Largo; probably won't make it down to Key West, though we're debating that. Anyways, does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do down there? Maybe anything...

Cujo and Tweek, my two Greeks, turn 1 year old this next Monday!! (according to the birthday my wife and I made up.) To celebrate, I've got a bunch of new pics - taken with my new camera!! Hope you like them!!! A new camera, and you are shooting B&W?? I turn my nose up at you...

http://gizmodo.com/5884992/the-worlds-smallest-chameleon-fits-on-a-fingertip I want one!!! Although I don't know if a cage that can keep it in is possible.

Tortoise nails. I know they can get too long; I know that rocks & slate will help keep them short; I know that they are able to be clipped; and I know it's possible to clip them too much and hurt them. Tweek's nails seem to be wearing down nicely all by themselves; one of them is actually...

Hi all, from snowy Chicago! My two 10 month old greeks are absolutely thriving, mostly thanks to you on this forum. They put on weight, they look great (no pyramiding, though not perfectly smooth), and they seem happy. However, they each have a shell anomoly that I want to float by you...