Anyone wanna share some of their tortoises' unique behaviors and habits? I'm curious how diverse they get, and how intelligent they are!
I am a new tortoise owner, and I've noticed that Maya has developed certain habits that she didn't have when I first got her a month ago. I've recently been...
Any ideas? I had it set up for hermit crabs, but moved them to a different enclosure. I've got playsand as a substrate, with vines and things to climb on, and a screen lid. I'm allergic to things with fur x_x Any ideas?
I live in the suburbs near atlanta. Obviously, that means I don't have a whole lot of room to work with. I have managed to secure about 4x8 feet for an outdoor enclosure, but most of it will be in the shade. I need to protect from predators, including raccoons, large birds, cats, and my...
Both today and yesterday my 4 1/2 inch red foot has been "coughing," where she withdraws her head into her shell with a kind of clicking sound, and then extends it, over and over, once rubbing her head on the substrate. I noticed it start after she ate some banana yesterday. Is she choking?
I recently came into possession of a wild caught yellow footed tortoise, estimated to be about 3 years old. The seller said she had been "dewormed" and had been eating like a pig and seemed healthy while in his care. What should I do to try and make my tortoise as comfortable and healthy as...
Are these plants safe to plant in an enclosure housing a baby Indotestudo forstenii?
Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)
Asparagus (Asparagus plumosus)
Purple Passion (Gynura aurantiaca)
Zebra Plant:
Asparagus:
Purple Passion:
I figured this might be the best place to ask. I'm looking to purchase a young, healthy, captive bred forsten's tortoise. the lowest i've been able to find online is about $210 with shipping included. any offers?
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-Megan
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