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Many times, when I scratch Charlie's backside, he swivels enthusiastically back and forth. I call it the tortoise shimmy - really cute. Has anyone else noticed this and what do you attribute it to?

Check out Charlie's growth since April, 2015. We found him crossing a desert highway in terrible shape. Injuries from a predator and terrible pyramiding. He has been growing fast and his new growth is dark and smooth. His skin on his head is smoother and nicer looking. Simi Valley...

I've had this foundling for just over two months now. I gave it my best guess and was calling it a girl. Well, yesterday she decided to let me know that I was wrong. I was working in the back yard and she was eating some zuchinni. Suddenly, she began squeeking like she had gas. She raised...

Hi everyone, Last week, I found a sulcata tortoise crossing a highway. Managed to rescue her from traffic and she is now living in my weedy backyard. The poor thing has obviously lived a hard life. Her shell is very pyramided and is broken on both front edges. The breaks look old and don't...