I don't know how true that folklore is, though. One would have to be approaching from the side the picture was taken from in order to see that lady. ??? At any rate,, you're right, Dana, you live in paradise!
It's a good thing I didn't live in those times with my tribe depending me to meet the other tribe to exchange goods at the sleeping lady. I just don't see it!
Hi, and welcome! Please post pictures of the tortoise so we can figure out his species, then we'll be better able to give you the correct advice.
Most tortoises don't eat right away after coming out of hibernation. They have to be able to get their core temperature warm enough to digest the...
In order for the new beak growing out from 'the quick' to not split as it grows you must stabilize that crack so it can't move. A small piece of Gorilla tape over the crack, then a dab of good sticking glue or fiberglass, etc.
I have four species that brumate - Desert tortoises, Texas tortoises, Russians and box turtles. Of the four, the Russians are the only ones that position themselves up on a wall or fence to take full advantage of the orientation of sun to earth. This picture was taken in the morning, when the...
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Russian tortoises are pretty cold hardy, so it's not surprising to find him in March. Of course, my weather here in Central California is quite different from yours, but my Russians are waking up from brumation now too.
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One thing you should keep in mind if you were ever to find a Radiated tortoise in Tennessee - tortoises are territorial. This means they neither want nor need another tortoise in their territory. In fact, male or female, they will fight (sometimes to the death of one of them)...
Besides the info you've already been given, I'd like to discuss the orientation of your light. Once you have your enclosure remedied, and the correct type of light bought, the light should be mounted so it hangs straight down. When hanging at an angle the rays and heat just dissipates all over...
I just sprinkled the dried food items over the wet greens.
Yes, soak the Mazuri.
Once they're big enough to go outside, it's not as important to have 80% humidity. Just dampen the indoor substrate.
If you build a heated, insulated shelter in his outdoor enclosure, he doesn't need to come indoors...
There's a lot of work involved in vending at a reptile show. I'm sure the seller has been quite busy. . . first getting ready for the show, then at the show, and after the show, cleaning up and putting things away. I know you're anxious and excited, but give them some time and try to be patient...