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I'm so excited and thrilled! Right time, right place, right budget...and the fact that my hubby was OK with it was the final Sign that it was meant to be. I picked up this little cutie at the Arlington NARBC show this past weekend. My son named her Sarra (pronounced just like Sarah, but he insisted it had to be spelled that way, LOL).
Not sure on her age, as I forgot to ask, but I'm guessing about six months old or so. I was told she was incubated for female, but do understand that isn't 100% accurate. It's just nice to have an educated guess for which pronoun to use.
She's in a nice little temporary setup right now, with UVB and heat, shallow dish of water she can walk in and out of, etc. I'll be working on something larger and more permanent over the next few days.
One question I'd like help with while planning her permanent growing-up home: I've read a lot about closed chamber humidity methods for raising healthy, smooth babies, but I've also read that Indian star tortoises are from arid regions and are sensitive to excessive humidity. What is the best environment for her to grow up in? She already has a little bit of pyramiding going on and if possible, I'd like to make sure the rest of her growth is as smooth and healthy as can be.
So excited to finally be a real part of the Tortoise Family!!
Not sure on her age, as I forgot to ask, but I'm guessing about six months old or so. I was told she was incubated for female, but do understand that isn't 100% accurate. It's just nice to have an educated guess for which pronoun to use.
She's in a nice little temporary setup right now, with UVB and heat, shallow dish of water she can walk in and out of, etc. I'll be working on something larger and more permanent over the next few days.
One question I'd like help with while planning her permanent growing-up home: I've read a lot about closed chamber humidity methods for raising healthy, smooth babies, but I've also read that Indian star tortoises are from arid regions and are sensitive to excessive humidity. What is the best environment for her to grow up in? She already has a little bit of pyramiding going on and if possible, I'd like to make sure the rest of her growth is as smooth and healthy as can be.
So excited to finally be a real part of the Tortoise Family!!