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  1. Franco F

    Lining for tortoise table

    Hi everyone, I was wondering what people line their tortoise tables with. I have used garbage bags for years which I staple into the table, which have never really ever been a problem. But I’ve realized these may contain toxic chemicals, which I want to avoid. My tortoise never really has any...
  2. Franco F

    Substrate built up into my tortoises leg cavity

    Hi All, A while back I posted about weird behavior my tortoise was experiencing with his diet and pooping habits. He was barely eating for months and would rarely poop. I brought him to the vet because this behavior was really really starting to worry me that he was experiencing some sort of...
  3. Franco F

    Tortoise has not been pooping

    Hello all, My five year old hermann tortoise has not been pooping (as far as i’m aware) for the past several weeks. It seems as if he may be constipated, because he’s also not eating like he usually does. I’ve been giving him long warm soaks every day in hopes that he would poop during the...
  4. Franco F

    Hermann tortoise has dull spots on marginal scutes

    Good Afternoon, I usually don’t post often because there’s already a lot of threads available that have answered my questions in the past. However, I just want more opinions on my little buddy before I proceed with anything. I’ve noticed some small dull spots along my tortoises marginal scutes...
  5. Franco F

    Hermann tortoise has cracked beak

    Good afternoon all, I haven’t posted in a long time because I felt that this forum has given me all the information that I need to take care of my tortoise friend. However, today I noticed a difference in my tortoise and I’m really worried because I’ve never seen anything like it. It looks like...
  6. Franco F

    Food other than dandelions, plantain, clover, etc.

    I'm looking to introduce my tortoise to some new food this summer, and I was wondering if anyone can identify some plants with pictures. My tortoise is already used to eating different variations of dandelion, plantain, clover, chickweed, and flowers like hibiscus. I often see plants in the park...
  7. Franco F

    Going away on vacation

    My family is planning a one-week vacation for this upcoming July, and I was wondering what others do to care for their tortoises while away. I personally feel that one week away would be too long for the tortoise to be alone. Does anyone know of any nurseries or babysitting facilities in the...
  8. Franco F

    Skin around baby’s mouth

    I was wondering if someone might be able to tell me if this is any cause for concern. My tortoises’s mouth area seems to have this crusty skin. My baby’s face always sheds from time to time but I’m not sure if this is normal or mouth rot. He doesn’t show any signs of sickness. He eats like he’s...
  9. Franco F

    Help save the Albera Tortoise (THH) - The Albera Tortoise Project

    I thought it would helpful to share this link that I've come across in the "Hermanni Haven" Facebook group. After reading about this project, I think it's a worthy cause to donate to. It involves conservation efforts to help save a genetically distinct form of Testudo Hermanni Hermanni found in...
  10. Franco F

    Extension cords

    Does anyone recommend a quality extension cord? I currently have one of those Zoo Med Terrarium Controller power strips, but it is too short in length and I am beginning to grow tired of looking the eyesore that I've created with the wiring. I'd like to have all my cables and wires tucked away...
  11. Franco F

    Growing food indoors

    It's starting to get a bit cold here in New York City and I'm anticipating that my local food source (weeds from an isolated area in a park) will eventually die off. I'm wondering if anyone has experimented with growing plants such as dandelion, clover, etc. indoors and if there's been any...
  12. Franco F

    Apulian hatchling

    Massimo's shell is starting to show his beautiful Apulian colors, and I just thought I'd share a recent photo of him. Look at that subocular spot! :D
  13. Franco F

    Mosquito spraying

    Last night, in NYC, authorities sprayed for mosquitoes to combat West Nile virus. They administered the spray by dropping it from an airplane. I was wondering if I should refrain from feeding my tortoise any weeds from outside for a certain time period. I grow my own in my backyard, but mostly...
  14. Franco F

    Breakfast for Massimo

    What a life..waking up from a 17 hour sleep and getting served breakfast right after a soak
  15. Franco F

    Massimo enjoying his first clover

    Just a short video of my hatchling tortoise eating some clover. Massimo stopped eating after he noticed us watching
  16. Franco F

    Plant suggestions for hermann's enclosure

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what types of plants are allowable in enclosures for Hermann's? My tortoise's home seems a little boring plus I think putting some plants in the corners will prevent him from trying to climb out of the enclosure. Thank you!
  17. Franco F

    Introducing Massimo

    Hi everyone, I've already introduced myself, but I just wanted to introduce my new tortoise Massimo, a hatchling who arrived this morning. He's a western Hermann's tortoise and this is a photo of him taking a soak after he was delivered. I made a post in the Enclosures thread to share...
  18. Franco F

    My First Tortoise's Enclosure

    My first tortoise (a hatchling western Hermann's tortoise) is arriving tomorrow and I just wanted to share some pictures of Massimo's enclosure. The substrate is a 50/50 mix of top soil and coconut fiber and is about 3 inches deep. I've soaked the substrate to keep the enclosure at a humidity...
  19. Franco F

    Is this plantain?

    I saw this growing in front of my property and was wondering what it was. It looks like plantain, I think.
  20. Franco F

    Marine Corps' efforts to protect baby tortoises

    An interesting read on the Marine Corps' efforts to protect baby desert tortoises in California by creating "raven no-fly zones." http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-tortoise-20170310-story.html I'm glad to see there's some agencies that are taking an initiative to help wildlife
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