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Figured I would take a picture of what food was in the plate in the morning and what was left when I clean up at night. Did not realize but looks like Sandy eats a lot during the day. Seen Sandy now in every part of the enclosure. Although the food plate and the basking light is Sandy's...

Sandy has been very active today. Back and forth twice now this morning from basking area to food dish. Temps and Lights are okay, soil is moist, soaking every day for 30 minutes and so on.

@Tom @Alex and the Redfoot Sorry for the questions but anything new and out of the ordinary I feel the need to ask. I was watching Sandy and while eating made what I describe two "snorts/sneezes" in quick succession. Was eating leaf's and wet Mazrui at the time. She continued eating and than...

My daughter Angela gave me one of her old cell phones so starting to get use to taking pictures and videos. My first attempt.

@Tom @Alex and the Redfoot Couple of more stupid questions. 1. Is this normal? Checking on Sandy I found her under basking light. Head/neck completely stretched out on ground with eyes shut. Reminded me of a dragon. Hated to do it but I had to pick her up to see if she was okay. I think she...

@Tom @Alex and the Redfoot @wellington @Yvonne G I just noticed something today that I wanted your opinion about. This morning while I was soaking I noticed the front part of the shell did not looks like the other parts. Looking back at old pictures I noticed it was always there. Not sure...

Anyone ever use Vintage Tortoise Rescue & Boutique to buy seeds?

No I mean get the old substrate out, sterilize and replace with new.

Another question. Just want to get an idea from everyone's experience. A question a day keeps the doctors away I guess. With a current 48"x72" enclosure and with a 2 1/2" tortoise long how often would everyone think a COMPLETE enclosure change would be required? Do you think 3 months, 6...

Finally got my grand daughter to take some pictures of Sandy! Sandy thanks you for helping make the enclosure so comfortable!

Currently using this to weigh Sandy. Need to buy those weights to test to make sure scale is accurate. So many things to do each day and the day just fly's!

Thanks so much! I forgot to mention Sandy's length did not change and was 2 3/8" +/- but not 100% accurate since I just eyeballed. I still need to get a camera or one of the grandkids old cell phones. I will get some graph paper and put the paper under the soaking container. And get some...

@Tom @Alex and the Redfoot @wellington Sorry if this is a stupid question. Just came up this morning. Is there a rule of thumb for tortoise weight? Every two weeks after the soak at the same time of day I am going to weigh Sandy. May 17, 2024 = 45 1/2 grams <- Arrived May 28, 2024 = 54 1/2...

I do not have a camera or have yet to ever own a cell phone. Relying on my grandkids for pictures. Working on getting a device soon. Pictures incoming soon.

Thank for the post! Will be watching the videos. Plan on get about a 20 of these lights. Seed Mix: Broadleaf testudo mix - is growing like crazy under them already. Like 3" high and heathy. I have five of these shelfs already that I bought 30 years ago. Replace the junk on them with plants...

Been meaning to post this but have either forgot or been very busy with other things. I recently have purchased a 2 3/8" inch 8 month old Russian Tortoise who is named after my wife Sandra that passed away last December 22, 2023 called Sandy ( covers both male or female ). Have now had the...

@Ink @wellington @Alex and the Redfoot @Tom @Yvonne G @SinLA @Cathie G @jaizei @SinLA @Pippen's Pal @Kala @MenagerieGrl Currently I am feeding Sandy the following. Zoo Med Natural Grassland Tortoise Food Mazuri Original 5M21 Tortoise Food Grocery Food ( See my list in setup writeup...