Recent content by MysticCaribou

How do you join the tortoise club? Never mind, I found it. :)

I really don't remember since I'm not the bill payer in the family, maybe about $15.

I live in the US and my electric bill went up substantially since I've had a tortoise. It's worth it to me.

Yes, that is pyramiding. Why don't you post a photo of the habitat. What is the humidity level, temperatures etc.

I'm so very sorry.

I was a friend of Doug Foster from Hogtown Herpetological, in Gainesville Fl. He tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident. Seeing his photo was startling, but brought back some wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing this.

I give my tortoise those hibiscus leaves sprinkled on his food. He loves them and goes for them first.

Mine went through the same phase at 3 years old. It lasted about 4 or 5 months and doesn't do it all anymore.

I got mine 3 years ago from Vicki at the Tortoise Yard. I recommend her completely. Excellent communication and very healthy animals.

He does look dry. I bath my guy every day. You might want to increase the humidity to at least 80%. Just my suggestion. There are a lot of people here much more knowledgable than I am about tortoise care. Maybe post a photo of your habitat.

** Julet Update ** Ok - somewhat good news. This is the reason for the prolapse to begin with - see photo. We knew with the x-rays the other day, that he had two 1 1/2 cm pebbles in his stomach. But they were not in his intestines which made it appear that he was ok with them in there, and...

No it is definitely a prolapse. Flashing doesn't last days. And the Vet is very experienced and knows what is going on. But I do appreciate the suggestion.

Thank you.

He's not doing too well. The Doctor who is very well known and respected as a reptile specialist (Dr. Steven Barten) put a stitch on either side to try to hold it in - but the next day he had a minor prolapse again. So Dr Barten added yet another stitch and gave him a shot of antibiotics (...

That is so funny. I love that video.