Well stated two thumbs up!Last year around the first of July I decided I would do something I always wanted to, add a tortoise to my pet family. So I started researching any and all material I would find, I read days worth of material, all of it seemed to say the exact opposite of what I had read an hour before. Then one day as I did yet another Google search this forum popped up in the search results, so I checked it out, I read many many threads, from many many different people and noticed one thing, seemed like this Tom guy got mentioned ALOT. So I did a search for just threads wrote by Tom and I read them all. I decided that I had found the info I needed. Something in my gut said this is what I needed to know. I was completely stupid when it came to setting up my equipment, well even getting the stuff I needed. I didn't understand anything about 2/3 the stuff you need, UVA/UVB lights, humidity, varied diet, it all was pretty scary. I knew I would love and do whatever I needed to for this new pet but was every overwhelmed by the startup process. I really felt that for my situation and my lack of knowledge and understanding of these things that Tom's caresheets kinda simplified it for me and I was able to get my setup going. I have followed Toms care sheets and advice from the beginning and I feel it has guided me in the proper way to raise some healthy happy torts. I did get excited and jumped the gun once w some leopard hatchlings, did NOT ask the guy selling the hatchlings some questions that I should have, that Tom tells everyone to ask before you purchase a tort and I ended up loosing some of my baby's. I have since then made it a point to retread Toms caresheets from time to time because I am forgetful, and I attempt to follow his advise as closely as possible. So when I seen this thread I thought what a good idea! I personally don't know Tom but I do trust what he says when it comes to my tortoises and I honestly feel if it wasn't for his direct guidance (any many others here in the forum, but this is a Tom thread) I probably would not have the great torts I have today.
SO THANK YOU TOM FOR YOUR WISDOM AND GUIDANCE. I personally am soooo greatful that you have took the time to share what you have learned with the rest of us.