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My little guy is slightly over two years old and still hasn’t grown. He weighs approx 7.5 ounces or 210 g. He seems to eat, soaks often and has a healthy habitat. He regularly enjoys outdoor time here in Scottsdale weather permitting. Vet checks don’t indicate illness. Any suggestions to...

Anyone’s desert tortoise waking in Arizona? My guy was out and about today Walking around in his habitat. I soaked him and gave him a bite of watermelon but thought it would still be a few more weeks before he emerged.

Hello, Looking for advise. I am wondering when it's time to move my 18 month old Leonard outside. I live in Scottsdale, AZ. Temps range from 110 degrees in the day to 70 in the evening. Is there a certain age or weight that should be reached before taking them out of the controlled indoor...

Raffi is now 15 months old. He weighs 197 g although fluctuates quite a bit. He is just about five inches in length. I think he may be small for his age.

I am looking for advice. I recently acquired a 13 month old Leopard. I have a huge back yard and beautiful habitat built for him (once he is old enough and the weather warms). I am considering having a greenhouse built for the side yard to be used during the colder winter weeks in Scottsdale...

i am new to the tortoise forum but was overwhelmed by the support and advise. Everything that each one of you taught me was spot on as it related to care of my yearling leopard tortoise. The food, temp, substrate, UVB and heating etc. Today I took my little guy to the exotic vet in...

Hello Everyone, My new little Leopard is not eating much. Almost like he doesn't know how to bite into the kale, romaine etc. He weighed 173 g this morning. This was his first day on the scale so I have no comparison. He is drinking and enjoying his basking spot. Humidity is perfect as is...

Hello, I just found the tortoise forum today and haven't stopped reading the posts. I love the knowledge sharing and photo viewing. I am learning a lot. Thank you. I have had a Sonoran Desert tortoise for 9 months after adopting him from the Arizona Tortoise Protection agency. He is eight...

I am excited to see a forum dedicated to tortoise enthusiasits. I am a new member and tortoise owner. Earlier this year I adopted an eight year old Sonoran desert tortoise. I feel in love with him immediately. I knew I would have to add another tortoise to the family to get me thru the long...