Professor Einstein Burrows.... (photo heavy!)

Bri26

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Yay! This is Einstein’s official growth feed. He’s been growing so fast I figured it was time to start posting...

I did a quick forum introduction a few weeks ago but here is a recap.

I got Einstein at about 1 month old from local shop that works with a local breeder.The shop was great but like everyone quickly learns on this forum, a lot breeders start their little babies out too dry. I was fairly lucky in that although he appears to have been started a little dry, I got Einstein early enough that he seems be thriving. He does have some evidence of slight pyramiding but I’m working to put a stop to that!(high humidity and soaking once a day for 30-40 minutes)

So here we are today. At his first weigh in at home(9/23), he was 43g and now, a month and a half later(11/4), the little piglet has broken into the 100’s at 102g.

I’m still feeding a rotating diet of Dandelion, wheat grass, radicchio, mustard greens, collard greens, romaine, aloe and cactus pads. As well as mixing in mazuri 2-3 time per week. (This guy eats waaaaaaay better than I do!)

I also gave my tortoise house an upgrade to make it more humidity and temp efficient as well as functional for me. This set up is working great. I switched out my original basking bulb for a flood type bulb as @Tom recommended which has helped stabilize my basking temp at 100°F. The tube UVB and thermostat regulated CHE are still the same.

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Now that the logistics are out of the way here are some pics of Einstein progress.........

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Some side by side comparisons

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Tom

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The new growth is coming in very nicely. Job well done.
 

Bri26

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Einstein’s “Happy New Year” update! New Years goal was 200g and he managed to crush it in true tortoise style weighing it at 220g with his 5 month birthday just around the corner! I’m obsessed! Thanks again forum for showing me the ropes!

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