My ever dapper, Nigel

[Meg90]

Cleaned Mr. Stinkypant's enclosure. His gets way worse than the girls'. He pees more, and drags his food all over the place. I gave it a nice once over, new bedding, and scrubbed his tiles.

I also added another light for him, on the right side. Its been so dark here in WI lately--didn't want him getting depressed! The girls have enough ambient room light that their entire enclosures are lit. Plus, being over his water dish will keep the water a wee bit warmer for him, and help with ambient humidity.

Here are some pics I hardly ever post him.

This is "second breakfast" he had Romaine for the first one. Its my variety week, which is why no SM is pictured. He loves Radicchio and Mazuri. Def his favs after red pepper.

Enjoy! I'll try to get some more pics of him enjoying his nice clean enclosure, in the morning. He's nice and relaxed, basking now.

 

[ChiKat]

What a stunner! Grr what are you doing to me, posting pictures of all your gorgeous Greeks?! You're really making me want one!

 

[Meg90]

They are awesome Katie! I'm SO GLAD I went for a Greek as my first tort. The girls do not disappoint, and Nigel has a personality all his own. Not to mention those beautiful faces! That's what got me.

 

[ChiKat]

I'm glad I chose a Russian for my first little guy, but there is just something about those Greeks! They're so gorgeous! Is their care much different from a Russian?

 

[Meg90]

Nope. I will push you over to the Greek side yet! Shockingly similar.

 

[terracolson]

Pretty pretty

 

[Candy]

He's very nice looking and his shell is so smooth. Good job Meg. His enclosure looks beautiful and I'm also thinking of putting a heat light above Dale's water it gets so cold he doesn't like going into it much.

 

[DoctorCosmonaut]

Mr. S is really going after that red cabbage (or whatever it is)! Looks like he doesn't want the camera stealing any of his prized meal lol

 

[Kymiie]

*P*R*E*T*T*Y*

 

[jobeanator]

i really like the enclosure. makes me want to get a greek tortoise. are you using the trex bulbs?

 

[Meg90]

Yup. 100Ws on all my Greeks. I don't think the Powersuns get as hot IMO. I have a 125W on my tegu, and I had to add a house bulb to keep her basking spot up to temp. The lamp on the right just has a 60W incandescent for extra lighting.

 

[ChiKat]

Hmm I wonder if I should add an extra light for Nelson just so his enclosure is a little brighter during the day.

 

[dreadyA]

Niiice..what does he measure?

 

[terryo]

Really nice set up Meg. I always loved those little Greeks, and yours is looking so smooth.

 

[Meg90]

Thanks guys! I can't take credit for it though, as Nigel was WC. He's about 11 years old now. He's 5 1/4 I think? Or 5 3/4---I can't remember off hand.

The funny thing was he's been really restless the last couple weeks. He would pace, and pace, and tear up his enclosure. But since the light went in, he's calm as a cucumber. His appetite is better too. I think he was upset it was so dark in there.

 

[terracolson]

WC? i still dont know that one

 

[ChiKat]

WC means "wild caught"

I might just have to add a light on the other end of Nelson's enclosure. Whenever I'm in the room with him the room light is on so I never realized how dark it is when I'm not in there- duh!

 

[Stephanie Logan]

I'm so glad Nigel got his turn under the spotlight (snicker, snicker).

He's very handsome there working his food over with relish!