aqualungs
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A while back I was pondering on whether to add two babies to make a group of 3 and maybe breed them when I get close to retirement as a hobby. For a bit I decided to keep Winston single, but after more reading forum threads and talking to some breeders, I decided to make a group.
Vicki from Tortoiseyard sent me 2 incubated female, 1 month old cherrys. Winston is now a little over 3 months and he could end up a boy or a girl. The girls hopefully so, arrived healthy and bold. I rearranged the enclosure so Winston would have to readjust along with the new girls. I work from home so they’re being constantly monitored. I also have a separate 2x4 enclosure just encase things don’t work out.
One female is quite a bit larger than both of them, and she has these cool red heels, and split scutes. someone said they resembled the yellow brick road. She is bright red and full of personality, so far we named her Dorothy aka Baby D. Not sure if they’re more bold as they get bigger, but she is just alive and seems to love voices. I just love her. She is the first one up in the morning bathing, drinking, and waiting for food.
Next we have Big Shirley. Who is small, but thinks she is big. She likes to teeter totter on food. She likes to burrow in and sleep outside the hides.
They all are doing great so far that I can tell.
Any other advice would be great from those who have small herd. The enclosure 2x4 closed chamber and humidity is 90+ and temps at 86-87 degrees in the whole enclosure. Shade spots of course.
I started soaking them together everyday and feeding on separate plates. Sometimes in all on a large plate, and all feedings have been supervised at 11 am when I go on lunch. Lights are on at 7am. They’ve adjusted well and have been here for a weak already. Wow time flies!
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Baby pics that enticed my ordering them
Vicki from Tortoiseyard sent me 2 incubated female, 1 month old cherrys. Winston is now a little over 3 months and he could end up a boy or a girl. The girls hopefully so, arrived healthy and bold. I rearranged the enclosure so Winston would have to readjust along with the new girls. I work from home so they’re being constantly monitored. I also have a separate 2x4 enclosure just encase things don’t work out.
One female is quite a bit larger than both of them, and she has these cool red heels, and split scutes. someone said they resembled the yellow brick road. She is bright red and full of personality, so far we named her Dorothy aka Baby D. Not sure if they’re more bold as they get bigger, but she is just alive and seems to love voices. I just love her. She is the first one up in the morning bathing, drinking, and waiting for food.
Next we have Big Shirley. Who is small, but thinks she is big. She likes to teeter totter on food. She likes to burrow in and sleep outside the hides.
They all are doing great so far that I can tell.
Any other advice would be great from those who have small herd. The enclosure 2x4 closed chamber and humidity is 90+ and temps at 86-87 degrees in the whole enclosure. Shade spots of course.
I started soaking them together everyday and feeding on separate plates. Sometimes in all on a large plate, and all feedings have been supervised at 11 am when I go on lunch. Lights are on at 7am. They’ve adjusted well and have been here for a weak already. Wow time flies!
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Baby pics that enticed my ordering them
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