Recent content by Bethany Douglass

He doesn't have corresponding marks on his carapace no. Do you think this is causing him pain? I will be sure to ask the vet when I see her next week, although she didn't notice it last time we were there... i haven't had him on a heat mat, and his enclosure is at 70% humidity with slightly damp...

I am 99.9% sure he is CB. The breeder does allow his tortoises to remain outdoors in natural enclosures year round though, so is it possible he got this wear from being in a more natural/uncontrolled habitat?

I have had him for just over a month, and he was supplied to me from a reputable breeder. I believe he lived in a large outdoor enclosure before coming to me.

Hi guys! I was holding up my little Hermann's tort today and noticed some flaking on the bottom of his shell. I haven't noticed it before, but I don't believe it's recent.. there isn't anything in his enclosure that could have scraped it onand he gets proper UVB and calcium. Any ideas what could...

Thank you all for your advice! I decided to go ahead and take my little guy (his name is Teva) to the vet! They are doing a new patient checkup and a fecal test. It's probably a good idea to get him into the doctor now so that if an emergency occurs they will be able to take him in without...

A friend of mine who has more experience with reptiles said it could be the change of diet and stress as well! Hopefully I will hear back from the HOA about the grass, as that could be the cause as well (which, if they do use pesticide/fertilizer, is there any risk of death at this point or will...

Hello everybody! I am the new owner of a ~5 year old Hermann's tortoise who is full of energy and has a healthy appetite. We received him about 2 weeks ago, and have him set up in a 12 sq ft enclosure filled with organic, pesticide free top soil and cypress mulch with proper hides, hot/cool...