Thanks for the input! I'm hoping to have it up for a month before introducing the tort. I want to make sure my temps are good before putting it in there.
I have progressed to designing our tortoise table! I have the rough ideas down, and I will hopefully be able to start construction this weekend. My fiance and I are big Mario fans (only game I can whoop him in!) and we plan on making the table very Mario-esque. The table will be two stories...
If you know what you're doing, then it's not so bad. I normally tell people that they shouldn't be handled because they are a "look but don't touch" type of animal, much like pet fish. If you're looking for a pet you can cuddle with, pet, and handle on a very regular basis, then tarantulas...
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I would post this question under the health section, I think it will get more views than as a comment on an introduction thread. I am not experienced enough to be able to help you out at all.
I completely understand your point as well, and when working with big corporate stores it's hard to go against the scripts. I personally stopped purchasing animals at the stores because I know with enough investigation I can get whatever animal I want right from the breeder. When I was in...
It was free. More like, "Oh thank God somebody else I know has a tortoise! Time to clean out my basement!" I'm not out anything throwing it out, and if she asks about it I can tell her that it was expired. I got some light fixtures (have to replace the bulbs) too. I just didn't want to throw...
My real name is Jenna :) I'll add it to my signature.
I am going to apologize in advance if this comes out wrong, although I'm going to try really hard to make it not be incredibly rude. Please remember that you are the "expert" for so many people. If you watch newbies on any pet forum...
I kept many species of tarantula. Chilean Rose Hairs are extremely docile; however, they are a horrible beginner spider. They are almost always wild caught, especially if you find an adult in a pet store. Their native habitat has a lot of environmental cues that allow them to know when it's...
The website said some would start sprouting in a few days, but out would take two weeks for all the different kinds to sprout. Then another 6 weeks for the roots to be established enough for the tort to be able to graze on it. I guess they're really not delicate eaters :/ It's not a big deal...
I think we're going with a Hermann's. Box turtles are so pretty though, that I have been tempted! I did just get all the seed and stuff for a Hermann's and have been putting a lot of focus on their correct care.
I have realized we need to buy a farmette/hobby farm. We have a list of...
I got my seed mix (Russian Tortoise Mix) and was surprised to find out it takes 6-8 weeks before it will be ready to go (2 weeks for germination, another 6 weeks of growth to get steady roots). Which means I have another 8 weeks to get my enclosure built before I can buy my tort.
So, I went...
I am planting seeds within the next day or two (I do not have a tort yet) and will be buying a tort in a month or so. So by the time I do have a tort there will be plenty of plants for it to graze on. I'm kind of leaning towards, "I'll try it, but if it doesn't really care for it I'll just...
So I was on Facebook talking about getting a tortoise. Somebody contacted me and told me they had some Mazuri tortoise food they no longer need, and said it was taking up space and I could have it if I wanted.
So I got it today and the bag says it expires in 2008. I did a quick search here...
I think you'd agree though that this isn't something that EVERYONE who can afford it should be doing. It takes a lot to properly house and care for them. For the people who have the time, space, correct husbandry/environmental conditions it may be feasible. For every other Tom, ****, and...