Our 12 year old African Desert Tortoise died suddenly. He was fine (we think) when we fed him this morning and put him in the sun. He was eating when we left him. Five hours later he was gone. Shocked.
Anyone have a clue? I know we’re guessing, but any similar experiences out there? Thanks.
A friend found this tort today. Because we have a male Leopard Tortoise, he asked if we could take it.
We don't mind caring for this guy, but he has a cracked shell... not sure how that happened or what
can be done.
Questions: can anything be done for that shell? And if we keep him (or her)...
We've had a male Sulcata for about five years. He lives in a 8'x12' enclosure, with a house that's heated by heat lamps and an electric heater.
The other night he got out (bumped open the door) and we THINK couldn't get back in. He was out in freezing temperatures (about 25 degrees)
for some...