Well, here goes nothing. Im a Pennsylvania resident. Tortoise owner and enthusiast. (Chickens too for that matter. xD)
After scouring the internet and doing my best to educate myself I came here to hopefully find ANYONE in the entire state of Pennsylvania (I'm close to Philly) who is a Radiated...
I’m reaching out from Central Florida, where I currently have Burmese Star Tortoises (Geochelone platynota) and a Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) in a dedicated indoor and outdoor enclosures. I’ve spent years learning about and maintaining optimal conditions for them, with a strong focus...
Hi,
I really hope this could be a sticky because I feel it is very important for Rad keepers/breeders/enthusiast who cares about bloodline and quality or about to spend some serious $$$$ on sellers claiming theirs are from Bill's.
I've chatted with over a couple dozen keepers/breeders up to...
Hi :tort: fans!
With a heavy heart, I need to rehome 2 of my youngest Radiated Tortoises. Eats well, very smooth shell and colors are coming in real nice. White growth lines on the carapace and pinkish on the plastron; both signs of slow and healthy growth.
Going on a big family trip for 5...
Hi,
Someone connected with me for this adult female Radiated. Only issue is the owner before the current one got so much heat/UV on top of her that burnt the shell as you can see.
She is healing but will it ever be healed completely according to what you can see here? I've tried researching...
Hi all,
I don't see a whole lot of activity here so hope my question gets answered :)
I live in San Diego which means the weather here is very moderate. Never freezing cold or scorching hot thus my question is, with a sub-adult to adult Radiated, I don't need a heated house if they are 100%...
Hi,
Most I've seen for his age (14 years old), 20lbs and about 14" aren't as pyramided. Aren't they supposed to be bowling ball smooth full grown?
Is this guy too pyramided? Any potential health issues based on what's shown?
Thanks for any advice.
Hello! i have a over year old black cherry head tortoise and would like to get a radiated tortoise. i have read about the different diseases and stuff but dont know how these two can pair up if atall. i have a large table enclosure. thank you!!