Search results

My Daughter's 3 1/2 yr old Sulcata has this protrusion. Is this his Male Organ or prolapse??? What should she do until she can get him to a vet if it is prolapse. Warning; graphic.

We just refinished and reworked my Grandma's Fountain (it hasn't run in many years). It is just a few feet from one of the Desert Tortoise Enclosures. This morning, I noticed my DT at his water dish taking a long drink of water. Wondering if it's just a coincidence or if the sound of running...

One of my Desert Torts climbed out of his burrow yesterday and sunned, soaked and ate. The other came out today, sunned, soaked and ate as well. Both look fabulous. So much for my plans of getting things growing for them before they wake up. We'll see how it goes, but it sure looks like they...

It was the coldest it's been here so far this winter season, 39 degs F when I woke up. Being in the Arizona desert that is flippin' freezing (I may be a tortoise from another life, ha, ha, ha). Both DT's went to sleep later this year than all the previous, we've had some amazingly warm and...

One of my Desert Torts in his own enclosure has recently started sleeping outside his burrow in the opten of the enclosure. Not hugely concerned, but I do find it odd. Especially after all the storms we've had recently. I'm seeing that he likes a bit of moisture. If I dampen the burrow, he...

My Grand Torts went to school today, not only did I do the usual pick up of my Grandson, but both my Grand Torts too! LOL Busy Grandma here. Thought you'd enjoy seeing 1 yr olds Scooby and Shaggy.

A family friend (our kids childhood friend) stopped by last night to our surprise. He came in and said "I need your help", of course I said sure buddy what's up? He said I almost hit a tortoise on the road and he's in my truck. I gently but firmly told him "if this is a desert tortoise, it is...

That old guy sure has an awesome personality! I care for the the neighbor's desert tortoise when they are away. I have my own desert tortoises who I adore, but I am getting such a kick out of this old guy's personality. What a hoot! One day he'll run to me like a puppy, ever so happy to see...

This is probably the most active Spring in regards to wildlife in my yard. Momma Dove is hatching her 2nd batch of eggs. 2 Desert Iguanas were "playing" in the yard next door. Say's Phoebe has two growing babies in her usual nest on a pillar of our front porch. Momma and Baby Cottontails...

I'm caring for a friend's plants while she's away for the summer. She has a beautiful pot of red geraniums, but it's got roots coming from the bottom of the pot (more than likely getting to be root bound). Two questions. 1) Should I attempt to repot and seperate it now, or just tlc it...

Turbo (EBT Hatchling August 9, 2013) Turbo (2 mos., October 9,2013) Turbo (7 mos., March 29, 2013) She's getting 1 or 2 kibbles of Mazuri (2 times a week) and eating it well (when softened, mushed with about a teaspoon of canned cat food). Loves crickets (which I also feed...

FINALLY finished, just in time for Wake Ups!!!!! Alot of holdups over the past 6 plus months thanks to some very, very bad solar contractors. Nightmare and repairs to my home were finished last week. Long story short, I do not have Solar and it will be a very long time before I go through that...

Survived 3 full frustration days of Murphy's Law. Don't you hate it when that happens??!!! Finally, having a better day. Monday the Solar Installers were a no show. Tuesday Solar Installers showed up, ran out of parts they needed and extended install into Wednesday. Fed Ex lost a Big Screen...

Our Son and his family came home for a visit a few weeks ago. When he got back to his house, someone had stolen his camper shell. He called yesterday to say he found his shell on Craigslist. When he bought it, he had painted it and done some work to it, so he could detail it all out to the...

What do I do to discourage them from hanging out here? I sure don't want a family of skunk making a home here. YIKES!!!! Do they bother tortoises and turtles? I don't think he can get in the boxie enclosure, but the DT's are in the burrows asleep and I'm pretty sure they don't want a skunk...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bar/4159796387.html

I suppose I've never seen an adult sulcata eating. HOLY MOLY! They can seriously eat! What takes a long time for my DT's to eat, this guy has nearly completely eaten in only a minute or so! I thought a few of you might like seeing the video too...

Yep, thought that might get your attention. :D

And he likes what he sees so far.

After spending so much reading posts on the forums, I guess I made myself nervous. One of my DT's was out in his enclosure later than usual last night. I thought it was odd he wasn't in his burrow for the evening. When I checked them this morning, he was still in the same spot. UH OH, what's...