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  1. nicolek

    Egyptian.

    Hello everyone. I am selling my 3 yr old Egyptian due to a move. I am unsure of the sex due to a few different answers but I will be contacting the breeder for his answer. I will be moving in about a month. I do not think my little one will thrive in the new living conditions and am very sad...
  2. nicolek

    Gender help. Egyptian tort

    Hey. I have an Egyptian tort I would like to get some help sexing. I believe it is a male. He is about 4 years old. Anyone have a second opinion? Thanks, Nicole
  3. nicolek

    night time temps

    Hello there. So here in the Pacific NW our temps are changing. I was wondering what I should be trying to aim towards for nighttime temps for Egyptians? I also live in a new place and the humidity level is just a bit higher naturally. How high is still a safe level? Im just looking for an...
  4. nicolek

    Chubby chin?

    I have a 5 month old Egyptian and he seems to be doing really well. He is eating very well and shows no sign of lethargy. He does get outside wandering time with lots of organic/natural diet. However I am having two things happen: 1. He seems to be getting chubby around the chin the last week...
  5. nicolek

    Aloe baths?

    Hello there. I have a young Egyptian and I do soaks daily or twice a day when it is hot out. I was recommended to keep the tank low in humidity, but do lots of soaks. He is healthy and active. He eats very well, but I know that not enough hydration can be an issue for desert torts. I do...
  6. nicolek

    Food Fight.

    Campbell is finally getting settled and comfortable. It has been about 2 and a half weeks since I got him. I found that he likes to attack his food rather than eat it pre-cut from a plate. I take him out side for some sun in is "mobile home"--- a large tupperware with his substrate and his...
  7. nicolek

    Meet the new little Egyptian

    I finally received my little Egyptian. I believe we will call him Campbell. He was hatched just over a month ago. I have some pictures from a camera phone of him and his temporary housing while his permanent home is under construction. He is quite the little tyke. He is doing well-- active...
  8. nicolek

    Hello! New with tort coming shortly.

    Hello there. I am Nicole, and I live in Portland OR. If the weather holds out I will be receiving an Egyptian in the mail in the next few days. He (or she) will be about three months old. I have been pouring over all of the old posts and have gained a ton of knowledge. Thanks! If anyone has...
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