How long have you had your tort?

[dsherlock]

Hi Friends! I'm brand new to the forum and it's been a great resource when I have questions about my Dwarf Cherryhead, Margot.

I was just curious about how long everyone has had thier torts. On other sites and forums I struggle to find anyone who's been raising tortoises for more than 10-15 years. Are there any "lifers" out there who have been with thier torts since childhood, or possibly inherited a family tort?

My husband and I have been working hard on a tiki-style outdoor enclosure for Margot. I'll post pics of it and of her very soon. I'd love to get other's opinons and suggestions for economical solutions to tort needs.

 

[drgnfly2265]

I've had Bowser since she was a week old. Next week she will be 5 years old!

 

[jwhite]

we got out first 11 years ago

 

[dmmj]

It will be 30 years for me in september.

 

[Lilithlee]

I got my Russian almost a year ago...

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

I have been keeping torts for over 35 years, since i was eleven years old.

I have had one of my aldabra females since 1988, 23 & 1/2 years.

 

[dsherlock]

Thanks for your replies, everyone! I'm really excited to be a part of this forum. Aldabraman seems to have the most impressive tortoise record so far. Amazing!

Below is a pic of my daughter and Margot sharing a 'moment.'
This pic is about a year old, and you can see that Margot has some pyramiding. My husband and I have made a lot of changes to keep it from getting any worse. One of them has been making her an outdoor enclosure so that she can get more natural sunlight and exercise.