Galápagos tortoises have a unique, mutualistic relationship with a particular bird in their native land called the Darwin’s finch. The Galápagos tortoise solicits itself to the finches by displaying a particular posture when in the presence of these birds. During this interaction, the tortoise...
Galápagos tortoises have a unique, mutualistic relationship with a particular bird in their native land called the Darwin’s finch. The Galápagos tortoise solicits itself to the finches by displaying a particular posture when in the presence of these birds. During this interaction, the tortoise...
The reason I said Finch is because I think it pertains a little bit more to Galapagos. In the Galapagos islands finches help giant tortoises clean the tortoise of any parasites. So The tortoise extends his legs and neck and tail to get a deep clean.
Yeah not sure on the sex all though I have seen his tail getting a bit longer. And feeling like the plastron is dipping. But no real rush to find out :) just enjoying the growth. The water dish is plastic and I found it at a reptile show about 2 years ago. I've been on the hunt for some more.
Not outside full time yet:) he has his indoor chamber set up for those cold days and nights. 6x3x3 with orchid bark. But on 80+ days he does spend quite a bit of time outside
Correct he is a sibling to tuff :)
Gosh sorry about not having growth update he is well over 30lbs now and growing faster than ever I'll try to get some numbers this weekend :)
Sorry I haven't been on he forums much.
Thanks Sheldon is enjoying the Socal sun.
Where are you located?
I think is very important that they graze as much as possible every day. Even if in the winters months you only take him out for a few hours.
The other 10% is weeds and cactus pads. We have...