I am looking at getting a Leo hatchling from someone local. This guy is listed at a reduced price because of his "odd" shaped shell. I've asked the hatch date. But will the "cone" shape flatten out? Is this something to be concerned about in the long run? He's told me that the hatchling is very...
for those of you who have larger torts- are the pyramids hollow sounding? I have a Redfood that I acquired 2 weeks ago that was kept in improper conditions and is pyramided terribly. I tapped her shell, more out of sheer curiosity, and each of her pyramids sounds hollow. My russians sound dense...
This is for my male RT. 4'x6' enclosure with a mix of coir and organic soil (sorry can't remember the brand- no poo!) so far there is a butternut squash, collards, gazanias, and moss. I haven't put his water dish and hide in there yet.
I will be adding a top to keep predators out...
A friend in Utah has found this RES. I'm in WA now don't know anything about them. I've given her a list of reptile vets from the list here but what can she do for it in the meantime?!
Someone help him!! What's wrong with his shell?!?! It was posted a month ago but still is listed. I just attached a screen shot from the listing. The link is below.
http://stockton.craigslist.org/for/4387027701.html
I live where it rains a lot and we get crazy wind storms off the pacific. I don't think it got above 80 last summer. I want my Russian tort be able to go out on those sunny days and even the overcast days and soak up some natural vitamin D instead of his UVB light. I have space at work (where he...
I've read a lot in here that torts like aloe leaves. I've had these succulents growing for years and if I trim off the spiky edges will it be ok to feed? Kind of looks like aloe..
Relatively new tort owner (4 months) and I've noticed his shell starting to peel on his belling and some discoloration on the top of his shell. Sorry I don't know their official terms. I got him for my classroom where I teach special education and the kids apply to be his limited caretaker...