New From Bay area in Cali

[AlanW]

Just got a baby about the size of a handball.... seems healthy and is eating everyday so far...I do not have a name for the baby yet but we are working on it. My daughter is calling it potato...not sure about that name....Im feeding it roman lett and timothy hay with the calcium powder and vitamin. Im also soaking it everyday for 30 min.

 

[Tom]

Hello and welcome. What species is potato?

Most species won't eat dry hay when they are small. There are much better choices than romaine for food too. Try some endive, escarole, collards, cilantro, carrot tops, Spring mix, or even better learn to ID the dozens of good weeds and feed those.

 

[tortadise]

Welcome!

 

[mctlong]

Welcome Alan and welcome Potato!

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[AndreaRosie]

Welcome!

 

[Minority1]

Welcome to the forums.

I would like to know the species of tortoise as well.

If you know any local breeders in the bay area please let me know. Having no luck finding any near my neck of the woods.

 

[LolaMyLove]

I'm in the same boat, east bay, try the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley. That's all I have found in this area.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome As Tom said, a better diet and more varied diet is needed.

 

[Minority1]

I'm in the same boat, east bay, try the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley. That's all I have found in this area.

I'm looking for captive bred. I haven't been to EBV but it seems like another retail shop that flips animals. Just my opinion.

 

[AlanW]

Hello and welcome. What species is potato?

Most species won't eat dry hay when they are small. There are much better choices than romaine for food too. Try some endive, escarole, collards, cilantro, carrot tops, Spring mix, or even better learn to ID the dozens of good weeds and feed those.

Potato is a Sulcata. Thanks for the tips on food.

 

[AlanW]

Eastbay Vivarium is where I got Potato. They are really good and fun to just look around.

 

[kanalomele]

I am not that far from yo, over here in Sacramento. Welcome to the forum. I have had a couple of my rescues come to me from East Bay Vivarium. I have never purchased from them myself.

 

[tortoise_man1]

Hello, welcome to the Forum