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  1. thepurringirish

    New Hermanns Parent

    Thank you for all the replies! And I really appreciate the tips, I will definitely get some soil for his habitat, and I soaked him tonight when I got home from work. The pet store had 5 Hermann's, and the other 4 looked to be about 2-3 inches. I picked this guy because he was the smallest. I did...
  2. thepurringirish

    New Hermanns Parent

    Okay, I'll admit it. Tortoises are like Pringles...you can't just have one...or two. I got my first Sulcata on Memorial Day of 2011 and he's doing very well. Growing like a weed. His name is TURBO. I also got a baby Sonoran Desert Tortoise from a breeder friend late last fall. He just...
  3. thepurringirish

    Turbo!

    Thank you very much for the tips! I will check out the "other" grocery stores (organic and health ones) tomorrow morning to see if they have any :)
  4. thepurringirish

    Turbo!

    Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Turbo and I are excited to be a part of the group. I do have a question, as I've been doing lots of research in regard to a good variety diet. I've read that sulcatas like to snack on dandelions. Does anyone here feed those; how often; and where would...
  5. thepurringirish

    Turbo!

    Hi everyone! My name is Kitty and I'm a newbie. Got my very first sulcata tortoise on Memorial Day (2011) and he is approximately 2 months old. I named him "Turbo." Pics are below. Enjoy, and any hints or tips would be appreciated :D This is a size comparison from the day I got him. He...
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