I got started on herps with a bearded dragon about 8 years ago. He recently passed away and my husband and I have been talking about getting a new scaley pet. We wanted one that was a herbivore (lower maintenance!) and one that was easy going and didn't mind the long hours we both work. I...
He is super cute! I can definitely see how one can become addicted to owning torts! I'm already planning a big outdoor enclosure for Elvis but really want to build two enclosures so I can get a second species. Good luck with your little one!
Hi everyone! I'm really enjoying reading all of the great info about torties on here. It all has me wondering what species of Greek Tort "Elvis" is, what age he is and if he is in fact a HE. Here is a link to my photobucket where I've posted some pictures of almost every angle. I'm looking to...
I've tried posting from my iPad and the iPhone app with no luck. Any suggestions on uploading pics from those two devices?
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Success! Here is Elvis!
This is my first tortie and I'm a little concerned about the cold front we're expecting next week. My Greek tort has a basking spot of about 100 and the cool end gets down to 75.
We tend to not run our heater much here in central Texas. Next week, we should be getting our first freeze and...
Hi! My name is Kristi and my husband and I purchased our first Greek tortoise over the weekend. I'm no stranger to the world of herps but I'm definitely looking forward to learning more about tortoises and interacting with other enthusiasts!