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Freedom (an ornate box turtle) is in his turtle blanket sleeping on his mama's lap

We love our 8-year-old, 55+pound Sulcata, Darwin. He has a great personality, comes when called, grazes, and eats a ton, daily, but now needs more room. He absolutely loves the occasional carrot and dances for a strawberry. He is a beautiful, healthy, active boy. So we want to re-home him to a family that can provide a spacious and loving environment. If interested, let me know. Houston, TX

Blessed

TT, Wessie, Ermie, Tilly, Millie AKA Eggtooth

Newbie,
Lots of questions, love my newly adopted 13 yr old Texas tortoise.
Not a lot of info on this species.
My grandson isn’t allowed to have pets at home, so Grammy adopts them all so he has the enjoyment of them when he is here. What a joy !
1st question: how active should speedy
( our tortoise) be during the day. So they sleep a lot?

Newbie

I was recommended to you to see if you could help me with my Red Foot. I found a firm knot on my Red Foot tortoise's neck while he was eating this morning I waited about an hour to check him again and it is still there. Overlook the berry mess from his meal. He is still eating and seems perky. I can provide pictures. I just do not see where to attach here.

I was recommended to you to see if you could help me with my Red Foot. I just found a firm knot on my Red Foot tortoise's neck. He was eating this morning. I waited about an hour to check him again and it is still there. Overlook the berry mess from his meal. He is still eating and seems perky. I can provide pictures. I just do not see where to attach here.

Raising Lego RF

I'm here for my now 3-toed box turtles. Seeking advice and learning from experts.

hello i have a nice friendly,shy,active and cute Leopard Pardalis Tortoise male its heavy like rock.. i want to rehome this big guy.he weights 15, lenth is 14,external tag microchips,sex male ,name Leo if interested hella me thanks I have had him sense birth im askin for $800

Hi. I hope you don't mind my asking for advice. I have a huge adult male sulcata. Probably about 15 yrs old. I don't know if he is underweight or just fine. I saw calculations for weight in grams compared to shell length, I can't even pick this guy up! He seems healthy, eats well, stumps around. Is there any other way to tell if he is over/under weight? Can I pinch his arm or look for a double chin? Jk

I am still learning but I am interested in a yearling or young adult, male Russian tortoise. Any available or know of a good source for captive bred ones? Also, would a typical Russian tortoise be ok as a classroom pet with young but respectful kids? I would not want to stress any animal. I have an indoor habitat that is 3 x 5 feet and am eventually looking to make larger and outdoor ones.

In memory of Bo

Passionate keeper and protector of the majestic yellow-footed, red-footed, and sulcata tortoises. My mission? To ensure these incredible creatures thrive in their outdoor habitats, with love, respect, and expert care.

New sulcata mom to a 1 month old sulcata my son found. Learning as I go & trying to provide this baby with the best life.

Hi Tom, I’ve seen your posts on making the box enclosures. I’m going to sit down when I have more time and write it all out, but I have like -0 carpentry skills. Do you have a very detailed guide, easy step by step of how to make a 4x4 enclosure for a sulcata tortoise in so cal? Do you sell them? My guy is only 2 years old right now.

Still deciding between Greek and redfoots. Redfoot seems to be much easier to adopt.

I don't have a tortoise yet - I'm just starting to learn.