I was going to contact the como zoo that is up here in MN and see how they care for their galops. Also I was going to contact the Lincoln Park zoo in Chicago and ask about their aldabras.
That would be interesting. Although I think it would be hard to keep a consistent temperature as most of those are wood burning. I don't know much about them but kind of an interesting idea.
I know this doesn't sound plausible but I am trying to find a way to make it work. This being said may move to Texas in the future but so far i'm in MN. I have been doing research and will not be starting this project for a very long time but just wanna learn more about them. Also the risk of a...
Tom I don't have a building like that yet. I know it will take a lot of work and money but it will be awesome. I am just in a planning stage and am not going to get a giant tort anytime soon I just wanna know all the factors going into it.
Also I heard humidity and proper diet go into shell...
I have been doing some research on keeping galops and aldabras because they are my dream animals. The problem is i'm in Minnesota. Ideally I would live down south more so they could be outside most of the year. But in Minnesota they would be inside many months of the year. I was just wondering...
Had:
green anole
leopard gecko
5-lined skink
garter snake
painted turtle
Have:
crested geckos (6)
dubia colony
Dream List:
I have too many to list but i'll put top five
Galapagos or aldabra
croc monitor
boelens python
perentie monitor
red foot
Thank you very much! I know taking care of a giant tortoise will be harder up here, I will spend many years studying and preparing. I will for sure be asking questions.
Hi all,
My Name is Reed Thoma and I am from Minnesota. I currently do not raise any tortoises but I raise crested geckos and fowl (chickens, quail, and pheasants). I have always had an interest in all animals but in the last couple months I have found a new interest and that's tortoises. I have...