My heart hurts seeing those pics. :( I really hope the beak issue is not due to mistreatment from a breeder. But a reputable breeder should not have sent a new & excited, hopeful owner an animal in that condition. Period. Many positive thoughts being sent to you, and that poor tortie, hoping...
That tort needs medicine immediately and proper environment to recover!!! What temps and humidity percentage is she kept in? What equipment do you have to make adjustments for sick torts needs? Pics of current enclosure and current temps/humidity help tremendously!! These members want to help...
OMG! Find a reptile vet ASAP! I'm relatively new to tort keeping, but am a nurse, that sounds like respiratory infection! Very dangerous for little torts!! Start a new thread and ask more experienced members, but I'm sure all will say find a vet-STAT!! Good luck to you and your tort. Sending...
Eeww! The hoppers are bigger than my babies! And I draw the line line at cutting those nasty things up for them!! I've now gone full serial killer on grasshoppers in my garden using whatever weapon is handy! Lol
My RF's Love the leaves and especially the blooms!! Unfortunately, so the the grasshoppers, & I've had to trim them all the way back so the hoppers (hopefully! Lol) have to move on.. Will be a few weeks for it to grow back, and a few more to bloom again...:confused:
@Knap-Amazing! Seeing the finished product from the beginning pics of scrap materials.. (My late father was very handy and creative with building from misc. finds, also. :<3:)
I KNEW you were from the South with the "fixin' to"..!! LOL :D I love it!! My mother's family is from Birmingham...
Hi Stephieee, I also have found one of my RF babies on her back after returning home from work. Such a terrible moment of absolute panic and fear! !:eek: I promptly removed the 1/2 log hide completely, and actually used a hammer and tapped on my clay pot to break it in half (vertically, if it...
My RF babies LOVE, LOVE peeled uncooked shrimp, without tails. Also hard boiled egg, white and yolk, cut up was popular.
@tortdad, so glad someone else calls them rolie-polies, too!! I honestly didn't know what else they're called. Must be a southern thing! LOl
My baby with the extra scutes is from Mrs. Slowcomb. She's turning into quite the eater these last few days! The other tort is very adventurous and active ( only one to flip several times so far :eek:), her mom is Minnie. I'm calling them girls for now, no real names yet. (Watching for...
Hi. Just saw this thread. That's an adorable baby!! Was wondering if the odd patch had changed any? I also got my 2 RF hatchlings from Vicki last week, she was so great during the entire process, answering my (many!) Questions! :)
Who's your baby momma?! :D
Maybe we have siblings? Or clutch...
Mine just got here, also from Vicki! They are so awesome, not afraid, eating well, exploring enclosure... I could not be happier with my choice!! ( I was considering a more local breeder)
Who are your babies momma's?! Lol
It's what I had on hand.. Trial and error at this point, right?! Hibiscus flowers, but not the leaves (even young ones), are popular. Even during soaking time!! Lol. It's so nice to just reach over and grab a bloom :)!
YvonneG,
I'm always a day late and a dollar short! Lol Love this forum & love the shirt fundraiser idea!! I would wear proudly!!
Is the drawing contest still open for TFO 2017 shirts?! :) Is there a details thread?
Please keep your long time and new members updated! (I just happened upon this!) :)
Hi.
I think it looks very nice, but as they (the long time members) always ask on here; what type and age tortoise will be living there? :) & What geographical region are you in? (I have spent hours on here, lol, & many initial replies ask for this info to better assess specific needs).
I am...
Thank you, it's been rather fun! My 'Empty Nest' hobby!! :D Lol I'm really just hoping to keep some plants alive after a few months!
Now I can start on a Rubbermaid under bed storage bin for short outdoor periods, under correct temp/humidity conditions & hides,(and my supervision), for fresh...
They ate a lot more today! Yard weeds and baby portabella mushroom, almost all gone in minutes!! And nibbling on enclosure plants!! :)
They are not shy, seem to like all areas of enclosure. I'm learning where they hide and sleep.
Wish I had a Torti Cam for when I'm at work! Lol