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  1. WildExotics

    Very slow grower

    I have two sulcatas, both slightly different in age. Both rescued, so age assumption is just an approximation. They both get soaked and fed on the same schedule. But, one grows much slower than the other. The smaller one has just flashed me, so we now know that they are both boys. I’ve heard of...
  2. M

    Herman tortoise gender

    Boy or girl ? Also I was wondering if anyone could give me an age references based on the size in comparison to a tortoise you know the age of. Thank you!
  3. NewLilTortie

    Weight, length, age and sex?

    Hi, I got a Russian tortoise a few days ago. We were told he’s a male and around 3 years old. I weighed him today and he’s weighing 278g and has a straight she’ll length of approx 4cm, I will attach some photos. Does he look healthy? Seem the correct weight for his size and age etc? Thanks...
  4. TortymcShorty

    Should I adopt a baby or adult?

    Hi, I’m looking to adopt a hermans tortoise at the moment, but I’m aware they live a long time and want to know which is a better decision. I love babies but I don’t want to go to college and not know what to do with my tortoise. I also know adults too live a long time and I will have to make...
  5. N

    Sulcata shell rings as a method of determining age?

    I understand there is a way to make an educated guess as to the tortoise's age. Half the number of rings in each section? I would be very interested in hearing from the community here, I have attached a couple photos of the guy... Thanks in Advance!
  6. ReikiMasterKate

    New Older (Sulcata) Brother For My 2 Sons

    Greetings Everyone, Last Weds, my husband & I adopted a fantastically large older brother for our 5 & nearly 3-year-old sons. We are fortunate enough to live in North Scottsdale Arizona (warm desert climate) on an acre and Turbo has the full access to all of our fenced back yard. He is shown...
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