365 Days of Dash

[TebowHammer]

Okay guys...

I'm about to take on an EPIC project (if the mods will let me )

I was outside today taking pics of Dash in the yard (nothing new there) when it dawned on me...

I've been taking pictures of Dash every day. No breaks. None. Zilch. Nada.

And it got me thinkin' - how cool would it be to share Dash's growth with all of you AND share with you his own individual personality (the best way a camera can)?! Every day for the next year.

The answer...way cool!

So that's what I've set out to do.

Beginning today - and for the next 364 days that follow - I will be posting one pic of Dash. One pic only.

I want y'all to get to know him as best as you can. And personally, I think a picture says a thousand words.

He truly is an amazing Sulcata, and we love every minute we spend with him.

I hope you enjoy the next year!!



Here's Dash struggling to make his way over the water hose...the only thing stopping him from getting to some shade!

 

[ChiKat]

He is adorable Seems like a determined little guy

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

That is a great idea. I would never get tired of seeing pics of Dash What if you took 365 pics of Dash then posted it in an album and then added a link so that the forum members could see it in Chronological order?

 

[Robert]

Cool project! I look forward to watching Dash grow!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Nice!

 

[dmarcus]

No issue from me, I love seeing all the different photo's..

 

[TebowHammer]

Thanks guys! Glad to see you are all behind it.

And I love the idea, Erin...I can post them on the forum and the online album. And at the end of the 365 days, I'll post a link to all the pics in chronological order.

I'm not gonna lie...I'm VERY excited to see how much he grows in a year. Speaking of that, I've gotta get his measurements and weight down, too.

 

[Jacob]

verryyyy cute, hes almost the same size as mine,yours is a litttle bigger!
how old is he?

 

[TebowHammer]

verryyyy cute, hes almost the same size as mine,yours is a litttle bigger!
how old is he?

Thanks Jacob!

Not 100% sure on his hatch date (either May or June). So we're just gonna say June for the fun of it.

Looking at about 10 1/2 months old.

 

[Tom]

Great idea. List how you are caring for him too. Wet or dry. Temps. Food, etc... We'll all be able to learn something whichever way you are doing it.

 

[TebowHammer]

Alright guys...day 2!

Here's Dash getting a little cover from the sun. We were outside for about 4 hours today. The tarp he's hiding under is covering his outside enclosure (a kiddie pool).




P.S. Good idea, Tom. It's about to be movie time...but I'll see if I can get the particulars posted once the movie gets over. If not tonight, then tomorrow.

 

[Robert]

Dash is lookin good!

 

[TebowHammer]

Thanks Rob!

 

[Jacob]

mine is about 4 months old!
and nevermind hes much bigger!

 

[TebowHammer]

Couldn't wait to post today's pic!

This is the first time I've fed Dash Mazuri...



Needless to say... he liked it!

 

[Robert]

Looks like one satisfied tort!

 

[TebowHammer]

Tell me about it, Rob.

Just glad he went straight for it. I heard that sometimes it takes them a minute to get used to Mazuri.

I think Tyler (from Tortoise Supply) fed it to him while he had him. That always helps.

Looks like one satisfied tort!

 

[TebowHammer]

Day 4:

Here's Dash getting a good soak.

 

[dmarcus]

Enjoying a good soak. Just a side note, my new hatchling will not touch Mazuri, I sure hope he/she will eventually eat it.

 

[TebowHammer]

From what I hear, D'marcus, I'm pretty sure he'll come around to it. I've read a few posts from some experienced owners that state that some of their sullies will take a liking to it right away while it takes others a little while to get used to it. He'll come around! I put money on it.