Hello Tortoise Forum Family,
I have just brought home my newest family addition, a Cherry Head hatchling. He/she is about 2 months old and was hatched from the ground in Florida, so the sex is really unknown. Name is still in the works, but for now my kids call him "Red".
I will share with...
I have been looking into getting another tortoise from a breeder and have found that most if not all incubate for females. I have learned here that sex is not guaranteed, just a higher chance and different incubation temp.
Is there a reason, or do people just prefer female tortoise over male?
I am in the process of receiving 2 cheery head's, yes I know they should not be in pairs, that is why I have plans to add more within a year. Until I receive them I am working on a closed chamber enclosure which I hope will last from hatchling to juvenile age. From there I will have a much...
Hello, i am looking into adopting a or multiple cherry head redfoots and i need your professional opinion.
Quick background, i live in Michigan, current have a adult Russian tortoise, planning having both indoor and outdoor enclosures.
1. I heard that 2 Russian tortoises are not a good idea...
New enclosure for my Russian and looking for some feedback.
Size: 48" x 24" x 30" (second level: 10" x 24")
Lined with a shower certain
Substrate: Coconut Fiber under second level and cypress mulch for remaining
Hides: 2 (1 large, 1 smaller)
Humidity: Steady 50% (but not trying to maintain)...
Toby's outdoor enclosure is still a work in progress as I need to add some plants and a larger water dish.
Please let me know what you think of his new digs.
3 covered hides
1 water dish
1 log
1 slate rock
many climbing area's
overall size 8' x 6'
I also let me roam the yard when I'm...
Hello,
Building an indoor enclosure (2), for a adult Russian (open top or closed chamber) and one for a hatchling leopard (closed chamber). I have heard a lot of dislike to UCB screw bulb type, so for that reason I will not use. I will use the long tube type.
My questions is want will be...
I'm really looking at purchasing a leopard tortoise from Arizona Tortoise Compound and I need your feedback on them. I do not like purchasing anything online and even more sight unseen. However, I am located in Michigan and am unable to go there in person.
1. How are they to deal with (before...
Building a indoor closed chamber enclosure for my Russian tortoise and need to confirm UVB lighting size.
Due to space concerns the new home will be 48"x 24" x 36" with a chance of a small 2nd level. Substrate will be a mix throughout with coco coir in the large hide box, top soil, bark and...
Looking to adopt a (or more) Leopard Tortoise and am looking for more information. Unlike the Russian, there is very little and/or different details out there.
1. Actual adult size (length and weight)
2. Growth rate (hatchling => adult, how long)
3. Single or can there be 2 or 3 kept together...
Need some help with Russian tortoise enclosure. Want to build with my son but don't know how to set up for a happy tortoise. Size is limited so looking at 4'*2' (or3). With a hide box and log hide. Substrate play sand and coconut fiber. 100w zoo med heat lamp 10" from substrate and 18" uvb tube...
We just adopted a Russian Tortoise (age 5-7 years old) and he seems to have bonded with my son in least then a day. Toby (Tortoise name) will go to him and let my son hold him with out moving his leg like trying to get away. Is this possible or am I just overthinking it?
Hello, I am looking for some information on a new tortoise. I will be a first time owner (friend).
1. Easy to care for
2. Small size (I would like it to be able to roam the house)
3. Friendly, likes human interaction (I know its depends more with each tortoise)
4. Age ? (Hatch, Juv, Adult)...
Hello, my name is Justin and have 2 children (9, 4).
During recent weeks / months I have been researching tortoises for future purchase and kept finding myself on Tortoise Forum finding the most information. As a very strong potential owner I felt I should join.
I have always loved...