Couldn't resist another one...

[Zergy]

I went to a reptile show today and couldn't resist getting another tortoise. This one is a Cherry Head.

I gave him a soak when I got home. He drank lots of water. Then he pooped and peed.

I weighed him at 30 grams and is 2 inches long. He was hatched 2 weeks ago. He still has an egg tooth, but his yolk is completely absorbed.

As soon as I put him next to the food plate he dived right in. He is not afraid of me and is rather active in my presence. (Dexter tends to be shy, but I love him still.)

My new tort is named Rammus.

 

[nicoleandrocky]

aw, so glad you got the little guy!

 

[dmarcus]

They are so hard to resist when they are that small... Congrats...

 

[dmmj]

Welcome to the addiction.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Nice! Was it the show in Tampa? I was there also!

 

[Zergy]

Yes, they are hard to resist when they are this small. I some how missed seeing him when I looked at every booth the first time. I wanted to look everyone over one more time before leaving and that is when he caught my eye.

But there were many others I looked at and none caught my attention enough to have to have. I felt sorry for some who were already showing signs of pyramiding and were only a year old or younger. That made me sad.

Funny how this is the first time EVER I have seen Dexter in the water bowl. And here is Rammus looking at him.

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Nice! Was it the show in Tampa? I was there also!

Yes, I was there from 12-2 ish. Did you have a booth or were you browsing?

 

[WallieTheTortoise]

So the 4 inch rule only applies to NY? I'm just asking because there is a reptile expo tomorrow nearby me...

 

[dmmj]

The four inch rule applies everywhere, but not to everyone. Hobbyist are not included, only businesses, and even then the rule is not usually enforced at expos.

 

[Redstrike]

Nice looking Cherry head, congratulations!

 

[WallieTheTortoise]

The four inch rule applies everywhere, but not to everyone. Hobbyist are not included, only businesses, and even then the rule is not usually enforced at expos.

thanks