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My beautiful little leopard tort, Gumbo recently passed away. Neither the breeder (Jodie) or I are quite sure why as my setup, routine and feeding schedule were correct but he is gone and that is neither here nor there. Unfortunately, living in Alaska our temps have dropped below safe shipping...

I am ordering some Testudo Seed Mix from Tortoise Supply and I am not sure how much to order. I'm on a bit of a limited budget atm so I don't want to overorder and have a bunch extra. My enclosure is 6x3ft. Thank you in advance!

I have had my leopard tortoise for almost three and a half months now and he is finally starting to show some white growth which is very exciting! However, I've noticed his shell is not the most even when looking at him from the side, it's more egg-shaped. Is this normal for hatchlings or do I...

As most of you know, I live in Alaska. I am near no large towns or chain stores just to clarify further. I have a leopard tort hatchling from Jodie and I am finding that the weeds are drying out and dying already as the weather cools off. All of the plantains are yellow, dandelion greens are...

My baby leopard tortoise began acting strangely yesterday. He is staying in his favorite hide and not coming out on his own. I took him out last night and put him in front of his food but he just went back to sleep. I did wake up to almost no food left but he was back in his hide. I took him...

I have been busting my little butt for a month and a half now but FINALLY, my 'easy' closed chamber for my leopard tortoise, Gumbo. I wanted to share what I did with you all in hopes of helping someone out that found themselves in the situation I did when first looking to purchase a tortoise -...

My baby seems happy and healthy and while my humidity sits at 90% overnight, I'm working on getting it up to that from its 70-75% during the day. How is his shell growth looking, though? I'm being a paranoid tortoise mom. (Let's ignore the fact that he was confused about the rocks during the...

Because they have such tiny ears! An old member re-joining (got myself locked out of my account) and looking forward to actually contributing this round. I have since received my tortoise, just recently completed his enclosure and have been having tons of fun with him! He was purchased from...

I thought I would introduce everyone to my partner in crime Ivy! She is a 6 month (just shy of 7 month) old rough collie cross from what we were told. She has been with us since she was 10 weeks old and has given me so much freedom. Some of her tasks include but are not limited to - -...

The closest thing I found to the first photo is rubus chamaemorus but I still have pretty extreme doubts. The others I have no clue.

Now, I'm pretty sure everyone with an outdoor enclosure doesn't crawl around on their hands and knees looking for a stem off a single plant deemed poisonous for tortoises. I planned on taking chunks of 'sod' from our nearby park full of weeds and various flowers. I cannot ID everything there...

In lieu of bombarding you with these pictures and asking for IDs, I am just going to ask - Which of these plants isn't safe? I have been staring a pictures and pictures of plants for days and quite frankly I am overwhelmed. I figured this was the least intrusive way to ask and not feel like I...

The supplies have been ordered, the tortoise has been paid for.... Now we wait. I don't know how I am going to contain myself while I wait. Gumbo (the tortoise) is going to be held for me for two more weeks so I have time to get the temps and humidity properly set up but even just waiting for...

I will be getting my leopard tortoise in the next couple of weeks and while outdoor time will be limited, it will be an option. I will, of course, have to closely supervise outdoor time but I would also like to microchip him should the worst case scenario occur and he were to get lost. With...

Hello, Tortoise Forum! My name is Charlene and I am in the process of purchasing a leopard tortoise hatching to add to our family! I will actually be purchasing him from a member here - Jodie! She is the one who referred me to this forum so I can get a proper set up going over the next couple...