I use eco earth as well with reptile sand mixed in for their indoor enclosure and a mulch mix for their outdoors enclosure.
http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/Mtorniericare.htm
Every site I've found information on says the opposite of another...but from what I've gathered the eco earth and...
I did the same thing when I came across this person. Another good rule is to not only research the animal you plan on getting but to ALWAYS look up the seller. It's sad to say but people out there will do just about anything to make an easy buck. I'm sorry to hear about your experience...If your...
Thanks everyone! I had fun putting it together...got the creative brain going again ;) I would urge everyone to check out their local Lowe's and see if they carry pond liners. The one I got was $25 bucks out the door (that's including CA tax)! It's a 125 gallon and comes with a small pump. It...
Finally had time to put together the new play pen for Mrs. Buttersworth and Skillet. After reading Tom's post about the substrate he's been using I decided to make a trip to Lowe's and get some supplies. Thanks Tom!
http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-13520.html?highlight=substrate
I'm really...
WOW! AMAZING PICTURES! Thank you for sharing! Love 'em! The general saying that the males have less markings than the females is wrong in your bunch! That male is one handsome devil! Please post as many pictures as you like! I'll never get tired of looking at them! ;)
You've inspired me to...
Wow! I'm so glad to see there are other pancake people out there to share photos and info! I'd love to see enclosure pictures :) ::hint hint:: Mine mostly are in their Zoo med turtle table..but I just got a 125 gallon pond liner so ideas are floating around.
As for your question...mine...
I've had these guys for over a year and have enjoyed them so much. They are my first tortoises so I don't have anything to compare them too. As for them being shy...yes they do like their rock crevices but my female is quite active. They both will eat from my hand and I do let them roam around...