Well, that escalated quickly! After months of very restrained research and reading, in the span of four days I began building a tortoise table, secured part of my veggie garden for tortoise visits (under supervision since its in my front yard and I live in a city), and reserved a redfoot hatchling from a well-regarded breeder on this forum.
I'm beyond excited! ive wanted a tortoise since I was a kid, so this is me livin' the dream! Enclosure should be built and sealed in the next few days, and we have plans to pick up substrate this weekend. We already have organic sedum and aloe that we can plant around the enclosure, as well as a grow setup for leafy greens etc... So the kiddo can have a replenishing supply in his/her home.
Question, for fun/educational purposes: what might I want to know that isn't common (Internet forum/fact sheet) knowledge? What did you wish you knew before adopting a tortoise?
I'm beyond excited! ive wanted a tortoise since I was a kid, so this is me livin' the dream! Enclosure should be built and sealed in the next few days, and we have plans to pick up substrate this weekend. We already have organic sedum and aloe that we can plant around the enclosure, as well as a grow setup for leafy greens etc... So the kiddo can have a replenishing supply in his/her home.
Question, for fun/educational purposes: what might I want to know that isn't common (Internet forum/fact sheet) knowledge? What did you wish you knew before adopting a tortoise?