Recent content by Midorikawa

I’m assuming crickets. But what other live food is good for it? And is okay to feed it stuff from outside or should I only do store bought?

I’m in southern Arizona. Currently the only positivity on it is that it’s a box turtle. If different pictures are needed I can certainly try to get them. I also plan on going up to the store today. I’m going to for sure try to find something bigger for water, just currently unsure of what...

I had a sulcata years back and used just water and a toothbrush wen I would clean him. Is that the best method, or should I be using something else?

My complex is of town houses so patios are small with very little dirt or none at all. Dogs are a common pet and we have stray cats all over. We’ve also had coyotes come waltzing in and an owl migrates here in the winter. I wouldn’t doubt if one of these predators had gotten hold of him at some...

At the time I found him a neighbor that had been keeping turtles had moved out. Our complex makes zero sense as a natural environment for turtles, so current theory is he escaped from them, and I would say thankfully so with the condition of his shell. Currently I’m looking at rehabilitation...

So just found out from these forums that I accidentally adopted a box turtle, pretty sure of the desert variety. Currently I have it in a glass tank with wood chips (soft kind) as the flooring and he has a shelter, water dish, and food dish. And of course a heat lamp. Considering he’s a turtle...

Did not know it was illegal. I live in a complex and it’s nothing but buildings around so I don’t think I’ll put it right back where I found it since it’s more likely to die that way. It must have really wandered far. I will be looking into what to properly do with it though, and make sure I get...

Yeah southern Az. So complete desert. From google pictures he seems more desert than ornate. But I’m no expert. He’s definitely had it rough. Shell is chipped in some places with a whole chunk missing from the front. I’m now concerned if I’ve been taking care of him right. I’ve noticed a...

Now I feel bad for trying to kill them. Thank you so much!

Cool. Thank you! Here is his shell. Clearly nt in the beat condition since he was wild previously.

Apologies if I’m posting this in the wrong section. I’ve had my tortoise for a little over a year now and I’ve noticed a constant repeat problem. I find white bugs under his water dish. I usually deal with this by cleaning out his tank, but I just cleaned it last weekend, and they are already...

Thank you! Is there a specific thread for that? Or is it okay to do it here in this one?

Hello, new obviously. I’ve had my tortoise for a little over a year I would say, and have no idea what he or she is. Just found it outside. I have not actually named it, but lately I’ve been calling it Mr. Tortoise. Nice to meet everyone!