So sorry for your nephew. Had an old eastern since I was 10 yrs old. All my sons grew up with her. Had 36 years. One day the little neighber girl wanted to show her company. GR was killed by thier dog. Hard to to except.
When I read yours posts it makes me rethink the whole sulcata idea. I do have heat in concrete floors in shop and kennel. Seriously thinking of closing my kennel and getting a turtle. Lol. Hubby is in oil patch in n.d.. Maybe buying a winter house in texas.
My ebt Dave the female, about 14 years old does know her name. Friends freak lut if shes running loose in house and I call Dave, she will come right to me. Think it's combo of name and voice. Love her sooo much.