Recent content by Tina the desert tort

Have you tried repti bark? I think it might help you.

I have a male desert tortoise who I was told is about 5, I suspect he may be older but I am unsure. Anyway I measured the length of the top of his shell and it was just under 9 inches. Is he done growing? I was told by the rescue that he is about full grown. I will include some pics

Oh thanks she turned out to be a boy so I named him Tito!

I agree with Tom. The sand causes impaction try repti bark! I love it!

Yeah I didn’t want to buy one, I was just very concerned ?. Why don’t they want them to breed in captivity? I have always wondered the same question. It doesn’t really make sense. I have heard something about respiratory infection. But what does that have to do with captive breeding? Thanks Tom!

Huh okay I think tortoise town is pretty well known. This whole thing seems wired tho...

Aww cute!

I would say take some plexi glass and caulk and cover the inside of the wood or use a plastic liner like pond liner. Hope this helps!

Okay, so I have a desert tortoise who I adopted he is permitted and all. I was online looking for more informational content and found an add on tortoise town for desert tortoises for sale! I always thought this was illegal. Anyway can anyone tell me what is happening with this? It’s crazy as...

Okay good to know. I might build something in the garage. He seems healthy but I don’t want to brumate him. Any enclosure ideas would be a godsend. Thanks for al your help

Awesome I actually wanted a male! Can he live in a 4 by 2 enclosure for the winter? With heat and uvb?

Also will he grow any more? What gender should I put on the form? And is a 4by two stock tank large enough for winter?

I soak him once a week and keep fresh water available daily.

I just got him a cuttle bone that he works on daily and he lives outside most days, it’s just rained a lot last night so I brought him in. Can they stay out in the rain. When he is inside he has heat and uvb.