I will be able to upload a photo later today. Either way he is going to the vet for a general check up because I recently purchased him at Petco, and I wanted to make sure he doesn't have parasites or any other health issues that I cannot detect, but thank you for trying to save me the visit...
I'm worried that I am soaking my RT too often. I have been soaking him every other day for 5-10 minutes, but I read that it is a desert tortoise and needs a very dry substrate or risk of skin and shell infections. So moisture isn't good for him.
How often should I be soaking him? When I got...
I think that if you really want two, just make sure that you have a back up plan if they don't seem to get along. For example see if you have enough room to have two separate enclosures. There is a good chance that there will be no problems. Many people have several healthy tortoises. Good luck...
Welcome. Squishy is a great name. I just got my first tort a couple of weeks ago and I have gotten a lot of help on this site, I'm sure if you post a picture, people will know immediately if Squishy is pyramiding.
Ouch I hope that you are ok. I'm glad that you were able to make Chuki more comfortable with you and that you didn't blame him. That is really gracious of you.
I am byfar not an expert, in fact I am new to this, but I did so searching on the internet and like everyone else it looks closest to a Sulcata, but is also similar looking to the Greek tortoises. Sorry I can't be of more help.