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My 3 smaller torts shells are soft... they have efficient humidity around 75%+, eat with calcium 2 times a week(normally Wednesday and Sundays), get soaked for 20-30mins in 80-90degree water. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!

I'm looking for 2 leopard hatchlings. Anyone have them for adoption?

Hello all, I have 3 little ones, all of their shells started getting some color now, does anyone approximately know how old they may be when they start to change? I've had all 3 now for almost 4 months now, they all are having steady growth and really see the difference on how much they've...

How often do you guys recommend to change the bedding in their habitat if you have 3 babies?

So here is the question not sure if I'm wording it right though. So I have 3 hatchlings, 2 bigger ones and 1 small one. The 2 bigger ones weigh 1.35 and 1.4 oz. The 1.4oz one (Farooqy) has a very unique scute design with an extra row. Someone on here mention good chance they would be a female...

I bought the Mazuri Tortoise food, the pellets are 2 big for my 3 torts, what should I do? How would I break it down small for them?

I use a UVB bulb for my day light, but sometimes I don't think it I fully produces enough heat and lighting to the enclosure. Basking area is 100-105, cool areas ranges around 75-85, whole area fluctuates 75-90 except the basking area. Should I put in a white CHE bulb for extra heating on a temp...

what kind of scale do you guys use to weigh your torts? I would like to monitor their growth on a monthly basis.

i built a top for my habitat like a greenhouse but my humidity levels is still dropping to 60% how can I fix this. Pictures below.

Has anyone ever tried this kind before? Composition is in the 2nd picture.

I know I have to handle him everyday when I go to soak him, but how often should I handle him otherwise? Just to try to bond with my little guy so he can learn his name easier and just know me more to help him feel comfortable.

In my little guys habitat, I have spaghnum moss. I've notice just now at 11:43pm that he was trying to eat it. Should I take it out? Is it safe if he does snack on some here and there? I keep fresh food in there all hrs of the day. He eats the spring mix I provide for him. Any ideas?

I'm a first time tortoise owner! Has any of your leopard tortoises ever burrow themselves in a new spot? I'm a bit nervous about building a playpen just over dirt and freshly planted grass, I'm afraid they may burrow themselves and won't be able to find them. I'm thinking about building a base...

I'm a new tortoise owner in general. I have a leopard hatchling. I've had aquatic turtles. I just want to make sure the things I'm doing for him is right. I have a tortoise house with dimensions 36x24x12". It said that is good until 6" in size. How long before he outgrows it? For my substrate I...