Recent content by SWDK

Thanks everyone. It's been getting into the mid 50's at night, but warns up to the high 70's - mid 80's during the day. I'm glad to know I'm not freezing Leroy.

What are suitable low temps at night? How low can they handle?

Awesome little one. I have a male eastern, Leroy, and he's great. Best of luck with your new friend.

I'll be giving him more flowers now that I know he enjoys them. He even liked them more than hibiscus.

Welcome! To touch on what jacqui said, one of our members Edna has a wonderful male Eastern Hermanns for sale. I got my first tort from her a few weeks ago and he's great! Here's a link to her thread. http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-Eastern-Hermanns-males-for-sale#axzz23eXOjyim

Thanks! I put a flower and a few leaves in for Leroy. He came running over and ate the flower rather quickly. He didn't care for the leaves, but he may eat them later.

I know it's listed as edible, but is it the whole plant, flower only or leaves only?

Thanks Edna!

Male Eastern Hermanns, 2 years old. I live in the pocono mountains of northeastern PA.

Here's two pics of Leroy enjoying some greens. He's looking pretty good I think. Some seed mix starting to grow. Hope he likes it.

Thanks. I wanted to be sure I wasn't short changing the little guy.

I give my tort a warm soak every other day. I normally soak for 20-30 minutes. I really have no clue if that is ok, too long or not long enough? Please advise on how long you let your tort soak.

This is a site for plant identification. http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/tortoise_home_1.asp

#6 looks like catsear aka false dandelion. Not sure on the rest of them.

Happy Birthday Edna!!!