Recent content by lvstorts

Northwest Tortoise is a small non-profit (501 c3) tortoise rescue in Eastern, Washington state. All proceeds go to funding the tortoise rescue which is VERY busy and at maximum capacity. Calendars are $20 each. Price includes shipping. To order go to the website...

I've been in contact with Karen, Ken's wife, and she's asked for help in finding the last 2 Sulcatas a foster (this is not an ownership or adoption situation) home for the winter. Please see my web site www.northwesttortoise.org or my FaceBook page for details and contact information. A big...

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I spoke to Ken's wife yesterday and she's given me permission to solicit for foster homes for his Sulcatas. When I get pics and info I'll create a new post and advise how those willing can help.

I'll PM you. Thanks.

If I could get more details I may be able to help with the Sulcatas. I'm getting stuck with 2 this winter that I didn't plan on and I'm converting a 10x12 foot shed to house them. In theory, I could house others but I need to know sizes and sexes to determine if I have space. Can you help...

Do you know what other turtles there are? I'm happy to help house what I can. Is there a point of contact I could call?

All, I've heard though the grape vine that some folks in the Northwest are going to help take care of Cowboy Ken's turtles while he's healing. I wanted to let you all know that I have another tort being transported from Portland to the Tri Cities via private airplane on Sunday. If any of Ken's...

I agree. And if a regular vet says they do reptiles, ask lots of questions to determine if they are actually a reptile vet. I've had lots of vets say 'yes, I'm a reptile vet' only to find out I know more than them and they cause more harm than good.

Hello fellow Washingtonion! I'm in the Tri-Cities and run a a rescue called Northwest Tortoise and raise Eastern Box Turtles as well. All the advice you've gotten here is fantastic! If there is anything I can help with 'locally' (across the state is not quite local but you get the idea!), please...

I'm sad to report but Northwest Tortoise will not be at the show. I encourage everyone in the Northwest to attend! There is something for everyone.

I'm happy to report Phil and his wife have a new addition to their family! A 20 year old rescue Sulcata just arrived this morning from myself, Northwest Tortoise. Kim and Phil were most gracious in filling out the adoption forms, talking care with me and coordinating shipping. I'm ecstatic the...

I don't want to give you false hope but while you are getting the money together soak her 4x a day. I had a Sulcata rescue come in with a stone the size of a golf ball but was not healthy enough to survive surgery. I soaked her 4x a day for months and months (about year) and it dissolved on its...

Tickles and Ducky

Hi Libby, Bumping your post. Sorry but I don't know anything about the Chicago market. You may need to look elsewhere and ship from a breeder. Have you looked at Greek Iberas? Full disclosure: I breed them so I'm biased. I think Iberas are way prettier than Russians because they have more...