I left them out!

[Laurie]

Well, I did it, I left my little babies outside overnight last night. I checked on them about 11pm and again around 6 am this morning (still sleeping) but they're there exactly where I left them

 

[tortadise]

Was this the first time they have stayed overnight outside?

 

[Laurie]

Was this the first time they have stayed overnight outside?

Yes! My adult always stays out, but the babies I was bringing in every night. They did great, i'm sure it was easier on them too, as opposed to switching enclosures. I just went out to check on them and they're both happily munching away on some weeds

 

[tortadise]

its always scary leaving them out for the first time. Sounds like they are just perfect.

 

[GBtortoises]

I wonder who brings all those babies indoors when they're out in the wild?

Sorry "cat lady", you know I had to poke at you.

 

[Laurie]

I wonder who brings all those babies indoors when they're out in the wild?

Sorry "cat lady", you know I had to poke at you.

You know that's why I'm coming to pickup that Hermanns next week, you keep leaving him out, someone has to rescue him!!:

 

[GBtortoises]

Next week-it might take me that long to find him! He's out there, with no parents, in a big, scary outdoor enclosure that is full of dirt and rocks and weeds and creepy crawling bugs and things! Oh My! Once I do find him I'll clean him all up so he can look good in his new sweater for the family photo.

 

[Laurie]

Next week-it might take me that long to find him! He's out there, with no parents, in a big, scary outdoor enclosure that is full of dirt and rocks and weeds and creepy crawling bugs and things! Oh My! Once I do find him I'll clean him all up so he can look good in his new sweater for the family photo.

Lmao! I'll send you a Christmas card, were all gonna have our pics taken with Santa!

 

[lynnedit]

Good for you! Those little torts are probably winking at each other and thinking, 'finally, lady!'

 

[dmmj]

I am trying to crush some dreams here, but I can't find any.

 

[Laurie]

They made it a second night I'm secretly hoping it gets cooler sooner than later so I can bring them back in....I got tired of hearing my husband say, "Garys got that little baby that just hatched outside! leave them OUT!"

Last night, I didn't think they were buried enough. So whats a crazy person do? I bring some coir outside from their indoor enclosures and attempt to "help" them bury themselves! They both walked away from the perfectly good burrow I made!! Why can't I just leave them alone! I swear tonight I will NOT try to help them dig in..lol, I will leave them ALONE. I also will not go outside with a flashlight to check on them. (When I type it all out like this, I sound like a nut! lmao)

 

[conservation]

It is always scary leaving them outside the first time.

I was recently told there is an N.Y. breeder who has allowed his Russians to hibernate outdoors for many years with much sucess. Talk about scary.