Search results

  1. Blakem

    Sulcata gender

    Yeah, my sulcata didn't “show” me until he was 3ish. When dexter experienced a prolapse, the vet said the genitals were female, when clearly it was a penis!!!
  2. Blakem

    Best basking bulb?

    That’s new information to me. It was so humid in his tank that it didn’t get a chance to dry him out. I also sprayed his shell often.
  3. Blakem

    Best basking bulb?

    Flood bulbs are good if you get him outside enough. I brought my tortoise outside 4-5 times a week and I still used a mercury vapor bulb. It emits uva and uvb. I kept a ceramic heat emitter on a thermostat 24/7.
  4. Blakem

    Okay to come out now?

    Yes, the pig blanket would be good. I have a lane heat mat for dexter and a ceramic heat emitter set in a thermostat to 70-75. It keeps him plenty warm. Your temperatures are not too cold at night.
  5. Blakem

    Tortoise eat dogs poo

    Don’t let him eat the poo. Dog poop has parasites and it could make them sick. My sulcata has had many poo incidents and has never had a problem, but it doesn’t mean it can’t happen. I pick up my dog poo daily but i do sometimes miss it. Yuck.
  6. Blakem

    Plant toxic

    I’m sure he’s fine. Obviously remove the plant from their access. Sometimes they eat things and we learn the hard way, but that doesn’t seem to have happened this time. Such a funny name for a plant.
  7. Blakem

    Baby tort

    You can always spray down the calcium with a spray bottle. Only give a tiny amount of calcium 1-2 times each week. What does his diet look like, how often do you soak him, what are the temperatures of your tank? Is he eating, pooping and going pee?
  8. Blakem

    Russian Tortoise Is Weak

    I have heard others using baby carrot food put into a soak to help a sick tortoise. How long have you owned him? I would get rid of that sand as well. If he eats too much of it it could cause impaction.
  9. Blakem

    sulcate outdoor pen

    Just make sure to have a strong fence! I used T posts and I bought welded wire panels from a Feedstore. It’s held up very well for 6-7 years!
  10. Blakem

    TFO Upgrades

    Yes, the moderator went in and changed it.
  11. Blakem

    Baby Sulcata

    This was my setup when Dexter was a Bebe. And then a picture of him 8 years later. I had a ceramic heat emitter set on a thermostat 24/7 and a mercury vapor bulb on 12 hours each day. Congrats and glad you found the forum!
  12. Blakem

    Social distancing activities

    And it’s done!
  13. Blakem

    Constipation help

    Other things that get my tortoise going poo is cactus (young pads are soft) and pumpkin purée, I usually feed the stuff in the can.
  14. Blakem

    Soaking

    Thanks!
  15. Blakem

    Soaking

    I place him in with warm water and cover it with a tarp to keep the heat in. It stays warm for quite a long time. We’ve had this pool for a few years. I clean it and then put it in my shed after he’s done, which may be why it has lasted so long. He does climb out by himself and doesn’t bend it...
  16. Blakem

    Soaking

    My sulcata tortoise is 8 years old, 80 pounds, and I soak him once each week. This is more for peace of mind since I never see him drink water. He will sit in his pool for 4-6 hours.
  17. Blakem

    Social distancing activities

    My dad and I built this the last few days. My wife and I bought our first group of chickens and we are ecstatic! I am a teacher and since I have some time off (we are getting ready to be more digital), I’ve had time to take care of my garden a little more.
  18. Blakem

    Weed identification

    I’ve fed prickly lettuce many times and have had no problems.
  19. Blakem

    TFO Upgrades

    Hello, I don’t understand what’s going on. I tried to sign back in to my account with my email and it said that their is no account that goes with my email. I am Blake M and I’ve been a member since 2012!! Super weird. I just had to create a new account.
  20. Blakem

    Is this the start of pyramiding?

    Yes, probably from a front face view. I do see some slight pyramiding. Your tortoise is young enough that it can be reversed. Tell us how you’re raising it? Temperatures, hydration, diet, humidity?
Top