"Cupcake"

[Alaskamike]

Cupcake is 28 mos old now. 12.9lbs.
Here she is next to Tiny, my Sulcata. They are getting very close in size. I expect in this next year she will pass him.

He's a bit stunted - a rescue - and not growing as fast.

She is doing very well.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Cupcake is 28 mos old now. 12.9lbs. // She is doing very well.
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~ Beautiful

 

[Alaskamike]

Working on a new - double the size- enclosure for cupcake. I know in a few years I will find homes for my leopard & Sulcata & be down to her and an enclosure of box turtles. She will need the room.

Now I wish I'd gotten 2 Aldabras and just concentrated on them. But she will be fine alone too. She's my prize tortoise. Lol.

She is still a bit shy compared to the sully, but seems to enjoy a neck & leg rub. I've been adding in some squash & a boiled egg once a month for variety , and still give her mazuri at least once a week. Her growth slowed a bit over the winter. Probably pick up again now that it's summer.

Her favorites are the cactus pads- hibiscus & mulberry leaves. She gets a strawberry about once a month I've used both the regular mazuri as well as the smaller pellets - she likes both. Been getting it in 25lb bags from maker. Lasts me a long time.

Her shell is the same - smooth like a bowling ball . Fun to bring on my lanai & watch her eat.

Can't feed her with my leopard anymore. He tried to mount her last time ( even though he's 1/2 her size). He must be coming into his adolescence. The little scamp.

I like all tortoises. They are so fascinating and different a creature. If anyone has the climate & room I am a advocate for the Aldabras. Calm , sweet, and curious. They make a good interesting pet. Here in South Florida - easy to raise.

My cupcake will undoubtably be of the domed- high shell variety. They are all a bit different. All good. But if you are looking for one with a great start & loving care , you can't go wrong with @ALDABRAMAN. Cupcake was just 9 mos old when I got her, could have started with a baby, but that is a good age to insure success.

She is a constant source of entertainment.

 

[wellington]

She looks great. How long is she?

 

[Oxalis]

Working on a new - double the size- enclosure for cupcake. I know in a few years I will find homes for my leopard & Sulcata & be down to her and an enclosure of box turtles. She will need the room.

Now I wish I'd gotten 2 Aldabras and just concentrated on them. But she will be fine alone too. She's my prize tortoise. Lol.

She is still a bit shy compared to the sully, but seems to enjoy a neck & leg rub. I've been adding in some squash & a boiled egg once a month for variety , and still give her mazuri at least once a week. Her growth slowed a bit over the winter. Probably pick up again now that it's summer.

Her favorites are the cactus pads- hibiscus & mulberry leaves. She gets a strawberry about once a month I've used both the regular mazuri as well as the smaller pellets - she likes both. Been getting it in 25lb bags from maker. Lasts me a long time.

Her shell is the same - smooth like a bowling ball . Fun to bring on my lanai & watch her eat.

Can't feed her with my leopard anymore. He tried to mount her last time ( even though he's 1/2 her size). He must be coming into his adolescence. The little scamp.

I like all tortoises. They are so fascinating and different a creature. If anyone has the climate & room I am a advocate for the Aldabras. Calm , sweet, and curious. They make a good interesting pet. Here in South Florida - easy to raise.

My cupcake will undoubtably be of the domed- high shell variety. They are all a bit different. All good. But if you are looking for one with a great start & loving care , you can't go wrong with @ALDABRAMAN. Cupcake was just 9 mos old when I got her, could have started with a baby, but that is a good age to insure success.

She is a constant source of entertainment.

Sounds like Cupcake is doing well. Excellent! Can't wait to see your progress on Cupcake's larger enclosure. Sounds very cool!

 

[Alaskamike]

Cupcake 14.5 lbs today. Almost same as Tiny ( Sulcata). Though she is much younger.

They are enjoying a big pile of stuff today !
Doing so well.
She's growing slow & steady

 

[Yvonne G]

We really miss you around here, Mike.

 

[Oxalis]

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Cupcake 14.5 lbs today. Almost same as Tiny ( Sulcata). Though she is much younger.

They are enjoying a big pile of stuff today !
Doing so well.
She's growing slow & steady

Too cute! Happy to hear Cupcake and Tiny are doing well!

 

[Soefianto]

Lookin' good!!

 

[Fredkas]

I think we need an update @Alaskamike

 

[Slow and steady]

Good for you, Mike. And good luck to those hibiscus. My leo amazingly finds, stomps, and denudes any hibiscus I put in the ground within 24 hours of planting. A barrier around the plant is a must for me...

 

[Gillian M]

That little guy is going to be spoiled, LOL!

Another spoiled brat? Isn't one enough (Oli)?

 

[Gillian M]

* ME TOO!

Me too!

 

[Gillian M]

Cupcake looks like a happy camper!

I noticed you also live in Florida and wanted to make a suggestion to look for this "weed" in your yard... Pusley (Richardia scabra)It is a very common lawn weed in Florida. It is highly sought after by our own native gopher tortoise and seems to naturally attract appetites of non-native tortoises alike!

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Sooooooo cute!!

 

[Gillian M]

View attachment 94709 Just a small bit of strawberry

A lovely tort. GOD bless.

 

[Gillian M]

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Gotta have a pic now & then. Lol

Lovely pic!!

 

[Gillian M]

Nice growth lines. View attachment 129631

He/she's got a unique colour. Love it.

 

[Slow and steady]

So apparently I found, and (unknowingly) responded to your first post from back in July of "14. Wow she's come a long way. Gorgeous.

 

[Big Ol Tortoise]

wow. Aldabras have to be one of my favorite tortoise. Along with Box turtles and red foots. So lucky to have such a dinosaur.

 

[Alaskamike]

Well, it's been way too long since I've posted. CupCake is doing great. 17lbs today.

Healthy, bolder now, friendly & wonderful smooth shell. She's ( I call her "she", wishful thinking since I really have no idea yet) 3 & 1/2 yrs old now. So glad I got her. Very entertaining.

Most days I interact with her. She loves a shell or neck rub. Very sweet.

I'll post a few pictures soon