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  1. Daniel Freel

    Outdoor heating question

    I appreciate the recommendations earlier for the temp stick... looks like a decent product and has good reviews, thanks again. I'll have to wait for some northeast keepers to hopefully chime in.
  2. Daniel Freel

    Outdoor heating question

    Do you have any recommendations on a better heater to use that will be more efficient? I will look in to the Temp Stick, thanks for the recommendation.
  3. Daniel Freel

    Outdoor heating question

    Started building my sulcatas long term outdoor enclosure. I have a 10x12 insulated shed with power running to it. Was planning on using an oil filled electric space heater. Are they safe to use? Cons/pros? Also since they will be outdoors now I won't be able to monitor their temps as frequently...
  4. Daniel Freel

    Brumation

    I've always brought my eastern box turtles in for the winter. This season I want to naturally brumate them to try to encourage breeding next season. They are native to my area (zone 7a) New Jersey. I'm looking to learn any information and tips on how safely do this process. I know I'm months...
  5. Daniel Freel

    Sex?

    Possibly reaching this Russian tortoise. Can anyone tell me male or female? They said they think male but not certain.
  6. Daniel Freel

    Sulcata safe?

    Lots of growth in our vegetable garden at this point in the season. I have to trim off the leaves of our brussel sprout plants this week. Was wondering if the leaves from the brussel sprout plants (not the brussel sprout itself) are safe to feed to my Sulcatas? Any information or personal...
  7. Daniel Freel

    Boa Morph for Eastern Box Turtles

    I'm looking to trade my beautiful, healthy, friendly almost 1 year old female Sharp Albino Jungle Boa Imperator for a group of Eastern Box Turtles. If you know Boa morphs you understand this is a quality snake, not a cheap pet store Boa. If this is something you would be interested in please...
  8. Daniel Freel

    Sulcata safe plants?

    Yes, I have thought about that so I planned.on rinsing all soil away from roots before re-planting and was planning on using barriers for this summer. I was thinking of using some big plastic planters or 5 gallon buckets with bottoms cut off as a barrier. I already have the rose of sharon...
  9. Daniel Freel

    Sulcata safe plants?

    Would like some advice from sulcata owners on landscaping an enclosure. I'm interested in perrenial cold tolerant plants for zone 7. The plants must also be safe and something they're not interested in eating. Looking to make the enclosure more aesthetically pleasing instead of baron ground...
  10. Daniel Freel

    Russian Tortoises

    Hello, I have a few Russians available. 1 adult male unsure of age. He is healthy, friendly, and active. (2) 2 year old CB Russian Tortoises for sale. Both are very healthy, active, friendly, and past the sensitive hatchling stage. Eating on a wide variety of weeds, fresh greens, and Mazuri...
  11. Daniel Freel

    Horsfield tortoise diet

    My Russians love radicchio and dandelion greens. I also mix in romaine, escarole, bok choy, and arugula.
  12. Daniel Freel

    gender

    a few better shots
  13. Daniel Freel

    gender

    would like to please hear your opinions on the gender of my redfoot.
  14. Daniel Freel

    Y.F. or R.F.?

    Is this a yellow foot? Or a red foot?
  15. Daniel Freel

    Three Striped Mud Turtles

    Hello, I am in search of a few three striped mud turtles. I am located in NJ and would prefer to pick up, but I am open to shipping. If you have some available please email me @ [email protected]
  16. Daniel Freel

    Trading Goodies?

    I have access to a very large amount of Rose Of Sharon seeds (Hibiscus Syriacus). I have numerous full grown trees on my property. My sulcatas love to eat both the flowers and the leaves. They are a very hardy plant that produces flowers every night from July-October and grow between 7-13 feet...
  17. Daniel Freel

    5 year old sulcata

    tortoise has found a new home
  18. Daniel Freel

    5 year old sulcata

    I am trying to help a guy out that is looking to rehome his sulcata to a good home. This is the email I received from him. Sulcata is located in Central Pennsylvania area. If you are interested in giving it a great home please let me know and I will give you his contact information. "I have a...
  19. Daniel Freel

    1 year growth

    1.5 years old and growing nicely
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