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What a beautiful tortoise. Congratulations!

Very pretty. Keep posting as they grow! We need more elongated tortoise owners here at USAM.

I was told my baby Elongated Tortoise "Palmer" hatched in April 2023, so he/she is 1yr old this month and I've had this little one since June. Smooth growth and has a wonderful appetite. This species has a very bold personality, which I love.

Start soaking them each day 30min or longer. Get their diet in check. I know you have two other tortoises and just making sure you read this information from @Tom https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-a-sulcata-leopard-or-star-tortoise.181504/

Female. Pretty tortoise!

I am a new Elongated Tortoise owner and this is great information. Thank you. Mine rams me when I'm changing things around in his/her enclosure as well. They are such a cool species.

My male started flashing around 500 grams.

What a beauty! I have a 5 1/2 y/o Burmese Star and 6 month old Elongated tortoise. Their diets are pretty much the same and I'm feeding different weeds, grasses, hibiscus leaves and flowers (especially roselle hibiscus). I also feed Mazuri 5M21 original tortoise diet as a supplement. Your...

Very round and tiny tail. As I said, it's still too early to tell.

Nov 19, 2023 - 5 months and smooth growth

"Palmer" - Our Elongated Tortoise

Nov. 19 2023 - 5 month update since we brought home our elongated tortoise Weight 173 grams. Looks female, but still too young.

Growth Update 11-18-2023 5 month update since we purchased our Elongated Tortoise in June. Looking female, but too young. 173 grams and smooth growth.

Did you read this guide? There's very valuable information. https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/redfoot-tortoise-caresheet.172531/

I found that live plants work best. It's fine to keep them in pots.