New Sa Leopard !

[cmacusa3]

Looking good!! I wouldn't recommend taking him outside in those temps though

 

[Markw84]

This is where I find a heat gun invaluable.

On a sunny day in the high 60s, the ground temp in the sun can easily reach the 80s. But in the shade, or under cover (as a young tortoise will normally seek cover) a young tortoise will cool quickly to the 60s. That is an invitation for a RI to start. I do like to get my tortoises out as much as possible, and will do so some days that are around 70. But, especially with a young tortoise under 6", I am checking their shell temp every 10-15 minutes with a heat gun and watching to see they haven't hid in a shady spot. I love the natural sunlight and natural forage, but if they are not interested and seek shelter out of full sun, its' time to take them back in.

 

[cmacusa3]

This is where I find a heat gun invaluable.

On a sunny day in the high 60s, the ground temp in the sun can easily reach the 80s. But in the shade, or under cover (as a young tortoise will normally seek cover) a young tortoise will cool quickly to the 60s. That is an invitation for a RI to start. I do like to get my tortoises out as much as possible, and will do so some days that are around 70. But, especially with a young tortoise under 6", I am checking their shell temp every 10-15 minutes with a heat gun and watching to see they haven't hid in a shady spot. I love the natural sunlight and natural forage, but if they are not interested and seek shelter out of full sun, its' time to take them back in.

Very good points Mark.

 

[BILBO-03]

Ok thanks for the info!

 

[BILBO-03]

Week 4 update:


Weight-45.29


Well he's growing and eating well. He has a lot of white growth coming in I can't wait till he gets that speckled look though

 

[diamondbp]

Week 4 update:


Weight-45.29


Well he's growing and eating well. He has a lot of white growth coming in I can't wait till he gets that speckled look though

PICTURES! lol

 

[Gillian M]

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Empty post here!!

 

[BILBO-03]

PICTURES! lol

sorry I forgot!

 

[BILBO-03]

Well I wasn't able to do a update yesterday because I had basketball and got home late and tried to weigh him and I dropped my scale and it broke
But hopefully by next week I can get another one! He's still eating a lot it seems like his appetite has been getting bigger so I guess that's a plus

 

[BILBO-03]

Week 6 update:


Well I ordered another scale but it's not here yet. but we had some nice 75+ days here so he's got some outside time. Also he's getting A lot more white not just in the top of his shell but on the sides as well!

 

[BILBO-03]

Every night I put him in his log hide to sleep and last night I went to put him away and guess what I came back to...they sure are creatures of habit!

Enjoy!

 

[cmacusa3]

Do you not have a humid hide for the little guy?

 

[BILBO-03]

Do you not have a humid hide for the little guy?

Yes I do! But he doesn't use it much he loves his fern plant

 

[cmacusa3]

Well he's looking good!

 

[BILBO-03]

Well he's looking good!

Thanks a lot! I wouldn't be able to do it without this forum though

 

[BILBO-03]

Week 7 update:


Weight-57.13 grams

I have a question in the time I've had him he only gone the cool side 5 times. Is that normal I've checked the temps they are right. He just sits and basks so I'm hoping this is normal?

 

[BILBO-03]

 

[BILBO-03]

Week 8 update:

Weight-59 grams

Smallest gain yet I don't know why though. but he's still as pretty as ever!

 

[BILBO-03]

Week 9 update:

Weight-60.47

 

[BILBO-03]