I would like to hibernate my two RES that are about 5 years old and 5 inches long. They have lived inside until this summer when I built them a pond out back. It is an above ground pond that is 8' long 4' wide and 2' tall. It holds about 350 gallons.
I live in Southeastern Pennsylvania and...
Its been about a month since I got bert. He is a hatchling sulcata and has grown over 20 grams since I got him. Here are some pics of his enclosure. Maybe some of you can use some of my ideas or can provide me with some changes.
The eclosure is 8 feet long by two feel wide with a 2'x4' and...
I spray my sulcata Bert around 3-5 times per day. Everytime I do he seems to hate it and runs for cover. Actually he just seems to be very timid in general even after a few months of having him, but especially when I spray his shell. I keep the spray bottle on the plexiglass that covers my...
Has anyone attended the reptile expo held in Hamburg PA? Is it worth going to? I dont care much for snakes, lizards, ect...just torts. So, with that in mind would you recomend me going?
Thanks and maybe I will see you there if I decide to go.
I took my tort out to a part of the yard he hasnt been to before. He quickly found this vine type plant growing in the grass. It has very tiny white flowers on it. Here are some pics. Who knows what it is.
This one is not very clear, but you can see the tiny white flowers.
This is...
My sully is about 5 months old and I have had him for about two months so far. When I got him he was about 49 grams. For the last two months he weighed in anywhere from 48-52 grams. The lack of weight gain had me concerned so I brought a fecal sample to the vet and it tested positive for pin...
I am really starting to get worried that my hatchling which is going on 5 months either has parasites or Hatchling Failure Syndrome.
I got my tort on July 1st. At that point he was suppose to be around 3 months old. At the time I got him he weighed in at 49 grams. I have been keeping track...
Does anyone use a UV meter to determine when they need to buy a new bulb?
If so, how do you determine when a bulb isn't giving off enough UV? What % are you looking for?
I have read some contradicting information about pothos. They are supposedly high in oxalates which is bad, but many people also place this in their enclosure. Either way I don't want to take the chance with pothos.
What other plants have the same shape/gowth pattern as pothos? I think...
I have read on here that heating from underneath is bad. I am not saying that it is not, but I kind of question the reasoning and/or don't understand why.
Why do many people say to place a flat rock under a heat lamp if heating from below is bad? The rock gets heated and the tort lays out...
My tort Sheldon is 4 months old. I have a secure pen for him outdoors.
Here is the issue: I leave for work around 7am. This morning it was about 60 degrees with 80% humidity at 7am where I live. Is this too cold/damp to leave him out for the day? Obviously the temps would warm up...about...
Hi,
I have a few plants in my backyard that I'm not sure about what they are or if they are save for a sully. I live in the Northeast US (Pennsylvania) if that helps with the identification at all. **I know about the challanges of keeping a sully in an area like PA.
This is part of the...
I have a small goldfish pond out back and the lily pads in it are taking over the pond. I know lily pads are ok for water turtles, I feed them to my Red Eared Sliders, but can a sulcata eat them too? Just curious if they would be something I can add to his dinner once in a while.
What are your guys/gals thoughts on temperature at night for a 3 month old sulcata? I am currently putting the baby in the hide when the light goes off at night. He sleeps inside until the light comes on in the morning when he comes out to eat and bask. I thought young torts need to be warm...
Just got a 12 week old Sully from Marc at the turtle source this week. I have been meaning to put up pictures of him and his living quarters for a few days and just got aroudn to it now.
First a pic of the young tort:
This is his home...for a couple years. It is 4'w x 4'L x 2'h. He...
Hi all,
I just recieved my 12 week old sully from Marc at the Turtle Source yesterday. He looks great and was eating as soon as I put food in his cage. He has been spending a lot of time under his basking lamp though. Everytime I check him, he is chilling under the lamp. I have a 100w...