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Just curious how your outside enclosure is and how the Aldabra is doing? I myself just built out a similar 24x8 enclosure for my 2yr old. I haven’t transitioned it yet as I’m waiting for the plants to grow a bit. did you put a roof or top cover? Any worry about coyotes or wildlife?

That’s awesome! Congrats and enjoy! They are so personable and great lifelong family members

Not that active yet but romaine heads did work! Mixing with other stuff hopefully to jump start him eating other things

Ok I have a few hearts of romaine. I’ll throw one in today. Thank you guys for your follow up and advice!

Nothing yet... I put a grape by him and I believe he ate it. I started putting Mazuri and fresh greens as that was his previous meal and nothing yet. It was hot yesterday so I put him in his water which he did drink. He moved out of the pool area and basked for a little. I of course spoke with...

So is my outside enclosure to hot? I thought it’s better to house them outside?

Thank you. He is outside in an 8x4’ enclosure. There is a pool section and shade section. I’m just worried if he doesn’t start eating.

Thank you. I thought so and just wanted to make sure as it’s almost been a week. So just worried as he hasn’t eaten.

I purchased my Aldabra Peanut (daughter named him from day 1. Haha) a week ago from a friend. I saw the group prior to purchase and all were alive, well, roaming and eating. I picked peanut as he was the most interactive and active. He is 2yrs old Once he/she has been hiding a lot and barely...

I got a pair of egyptian babies from Martha. Great healthy babies. She has been so helpful and such a great person and responsible breeder. Thank you!

Just wanted to say I appreciate your opinion and response of care bud. I stopped responding as it kind of got out of hand with later comments. Haha. But just wanted to say that n everyone keep healthy and keep happy! =) maybe feed our tort’s n watch them smile

Yeah they are only 380-420 grams

Yes, that’s what Chris told me. Well hopefully either I find one, would love these ladies to get some action and hopefully enjoy the fruits of egg laying ??

I do appreciate your concern. These have been in captivity over 35yrs in this mixed substrate. But like I said, there is top soil, sand mix under and also an area with it. They have been happy in that area but may open up the other side depending if I get a male or not. Been waiting and talking...

Umm... it’s oyster shell, it’s fine with soil and sand on the bottom. Also they are both female. =)

These are both female from what I see and know. Never been breed. Imported by the original owner 30-34yrs ago he remembers. Had them since then and estimates them at 40+. So now I feel they are around 43-44yrs hope to get more info on them or experience from others in them. Chris Leone from...

They are specific to the Negev desert in southern Israel. Scientific name is Testudu Werneri. Took me a while to really research them as they had no chevrons and the color difference from typical Kleinmanni’s. Personally trying to reach out in the forum for more info on them or if anyone has a...

Really excited to have these as part of my group.

So after lots of research and help from others in this forum, I’ve come to the conclusion I have some pretty special pure Negev Tortoises. Yes they are considered in the Egyptian (kleinmanni) family. Please share any further thoughts or info on them please. Both doing well and eating. They were...

Selling my 2.1 trio of Burmese Star Tortoises. All beautiful and healthy. Have had since young Juves and baby. Unfortunately life threw me a curve ball in another baby and have to move. Looking for a good home for this trio, I don’t need to sell so don’t bother sending low ball offers. Just...