Thanks everyone! He sure does love eating. He'll do anything to get to his food. I like having his food on a rock now. He doesn't drag it all over anymore, and he's actually eating A LOT more now.
Bettinge: Thanks for the heads up. I only put the together for the picture, otherwise they come...
Butterworms smell GREAT!!! Really fruity. I use them all the time for my bearded dragon. It is the ONLY worm he seeks out and loves. They are stored in the fridge. I get mine from mulberryfarms.com If you go to beautifuldragons.com you will also find the nutritional content of Butterworms.
i got a couple rocks for Captain from the desert. i want to bake them to get them disinfected, how long and at what temperature do i bake them? does it matter what type of rock or how big it is?
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
I'm going out to Joshua Tree Thursday for soem rock climbing. I was excited hoping I could see a DT, but DUUUUUUUUHHHHHH, they'll be hibernating! Do they leave an open hole behind them when they burrow to hibernate? I don't want my friends or myself accidentally caving one in or doing anything...
you should also notify the Petco's, and LLL Reptile in O'side and Escondido. I just posted the wanted ad, let's hope someone offers me your tortoises! keeping every finger and toe crossed.
I live in Escondido, about 15 minutes east of you. I'll be checking Craigslist. I will also put a "wanted" ad for cheap tortoises. See what comes up. Good luck.
i've been searching for a while and can't find the answers...
what type(s) of wood can be safely used for a tort table? i am planning on covering all wood surfaces with shelf liner.
i've seen MDF reccomended for the sides, would plywood work just as well?
i don't think so? he's never done this before. his legs didn't move when he did it. it was a fast head bob. the first time he did it, he was in a clear tub next to my bearded dragon who was also in a clear tub (not the same one). could he think the dragon is an interesting 'tortoise'? LOL. he's...