I'm getting more family members:) babcockis

[TortoiseBoy1999]

I'd def say he has one of the better selections out there.

That's good to know

 

[AustinASU]

Well for the price you can't beat it anywhere.....and usually at prices like this you get fugly torts....but nope these are grade A....minus the one with the extra scutes....but i chose that one because of it

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Thanks for the compliments. They really went to a great home with you Austin.

 

[jesst]

very cute torts....I love the split/ extra scute little one Congrats!! watch out they grow up so fast.

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Heck yes they are, they are gunna do great.

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Well these guys are now on there way here, but here are my three that are coming. i think im going to call the one with all the extra scutes "Razor". Any other names for the torts?

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I love that name! -Razor- ha so cool!

 

[AustinASU]

Haha i'm already looking into building an outdoor closure for them.....i know leopards aren't diggers, but to be safe how far down should i dig and put a barrier just in case...or should i even worry.

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Haha i'm already looking into building an outdoor closure for them.....i know leopards aren't diggers, but to be safe how far down should i dig and put a barrier just in case...or should i even worry.

Hmmmmm I'm no expert so you can ignore me but I would say...Maybe a foot?

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Haha i'm already looking into building an outdoor closure for them.....i know leopards aren't diggers, but to be safe how far down should i dig and put a barrier just in case...or should i even worry.

How are you building it? They wont dig out but I would worry about something maybe digging in

I would recommend building something like this http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Lil-Leopards#axzz21ORU5k00

 

[AustinASU]

Yeah I was going to build one just like that.... But you said to keep an animal from digging in....... From the side or where? And what can of wood did you use. Also is there a way to keep away ants by chance ? It's the small lil fire ants

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

I would keep it on some type of table if you could and that would most likely be able to keep the ants out. Also you can spread diatomaceous earth all around the outside of the cage and they wont get past it. I just used regular plywood from Home Depot. I dont know if you have dogs or raccoons or whatever kind of predators but they can dig under something and get to your tort. With something like this the only way they could get to them is breaking through the top.

 

[AustinASU]

Where can I get diatomaceous earth? Also I see the metal screen but is there anything on the bottom or on the sides that goes down into the ground to keep them from digging out or something digging in

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Where can I get diatomaceous earth? Also I see the metal screen but is there anything on the bottom or on the sides that goes down into the ground to keep them from digging out or something digging in

Yeah there is wood on the bottom of it. The only way the tortoises can get out is from me opening the screen. You can get diatomaceous earth at a feed store for chickens and other farm animals.

 

[AustinASU]

Sweet ill just have to get to work on building one now.

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Sweet ill just have to get to work on building one now.

Good idea!

 

[AustinASU]

Holy Cow....these guys love hibiscus leaves. They are lucky torts, they get something new to eat everyday

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Holy Cow....these guys love hibiscus leaves. They are lucky torts, they get something new to eat everyday

Haha! I'm getting mine tomorrow! From Eweezy!

 

[AustinASU]

That so awesome man!!!! Your gonna lovem, they go crazy over hibiscus leaves...all the other food they like but...this stuff is like candy for them. Make sure to post some pics of your lil guy

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

That so awesome man!!!! Your gonna lovem, they go crazy over hibiscus leaves...all the other food they like but...this stuff is like candy for them. Make sure to post some pics of your lil guy

I SO will!!!!!!!

 

[AustinASU]

Here is some pics of the lil guys, check the first one out i swear he's smiling back!

 

[Julius25]

The first picture is excellent !!! He's got a big smile =)