Desert tortise

[65redroses]

Hi, I just acquired two young desert tortoises that are 16 months old. They do not live out side yet but that is the plan I hope. I live on the Central Coast in California. Will they do ok here we are close to the ocean. Right now they are in a aquarium with Eco Earth substrate made by Zoo Med. They are being fed leafy greens, with miner-all sprinkled on it. They also have a hide box, warming lamp and flourescent light. Am I doing ok? Any advise I will take. Thank you.

 

[Jacqui]

Hi and welcome!

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome Can't help with your species. Someone will soon.

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum, 65!

The tortoises should be fine if you keep them warm and hydrated.

 

[Laura]

warm will be important for coastal dampness....
Welcome!

 

[mainey34]

Hello and welcome...

 

[Eloise's mommy]

welcome......got pics?? I'm intrigued by this species....here in Utah they have an adoption program but it requires a lot of preparation before they will allow you to adopt but it's a free adoption if you don't factor the money spent preparing for them...I am very excited to see what your new babies look like.

 

[surie_the_tortoise]

hello and welcome. would love see pics

 

[kathyth]

Welcome!
Pictures please.

 

[sibi]

Hi and welcome. We all want to see pics.

 

[ascott]

Have you decided how you will handle winter months? Brumate/overwinter?

I too would love a peek

 

[caknarr13]

What kind of desert torts do you have?

 

[pam]

Welcome We love pictures

 

[65redroses]

Just learning how to post on here. How do you send a photo?

 

[65redroses]

Welcome to the Forum, 65!

The tortoises should be fine if you keep them warm and hydrated.

How do I post a photo?

 

[ascott]

You will go to post a new reply;
Go to New attachment (under the reply box);
Click on choose file;
Find your pic;
Then click on it;
Then press add attachment;
The press post reply;

That is it.....lol

 

[65redroses]

Here is a pic of my torts. Let me know what you think they are? I have them in a reptile glass tank. Will they be ok. They have been in one from the get go.

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You will go to post a new reply;
Go to New attachment (under the reply box);
Click on choose file;
Find your pic;
Then click on it;
Then press add attachment;
The press post reply;

That is it.....lol

I posted a pic. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[65redroses]

You will go to post a new reply;
Go to New attachment (under the reply box);
Click on choose file;
Find your pic;
Then click on it;
Then press add attachment;
The press post reply;

That is it.....lol

Thanks for you help. I got a pic up now. Check it out and let me know what they are.

 

[Franklinstein]

Hi 65. Welcome to Tortoise Forum. I am new here too. :shy:

 

[65redroses]

Hi all, this is the hardest thing for me to post on. I'm just old and not getting it. lol I did put up a pic of my torts. Can you all see them? Please let me know and what kind of desert torts they are. I haven't gotten any replies so maybe it didn't work. Thanks.