A Pic From Today

[Len B]

Alex getting a New Year Day Cactus.

 

[bouaboua]

That is a big boy alright!!!

 

[Yvonne G]

I expected to see snow. Not too cold there yet?

 

[Len B]

We have only had a few nights with below freezing temps so far this fall and winter. That being said, when I got up this morning it was 24 degrees and it is supposed to be more normal weather (colder) for at least the next 10 days. Walker don't mind how cold it is he still comes out to do what adult sulcatas do. Here he is this morning trying to take a shortcut over a sight barrier to get to me, he didn't make over

 

[Dizisdalife]

I was looking forward to seeing Walker in the snow again. Unlike you, I have had at least 5 straight nights of 32° temps.

 

[Len B]

If we get snow he will be out in it along with the others,Here he is today getting ready to pester Toad in the cold water pool I thought, but he didn't, he left her to soak peacefully. The pool had a thin layer of ice on it before the sun melted it this morning.

 

[Oxalis]

He looks quite satisfied with that cactus.

 

[Pearly]

We have only had a few nights with below freezing temps so far this fall and winter. That being said, when I got up this morning it was 24 degrees and it is supposed to be more normal weather (colder) for at least the next 10 days. Walker don't mind how cold it is he still comes out to do what adult sulcatas do. Here he is this morning trying to take a shortcut over a sight barrier to get to me, he didn't make over View attachment 160783

What a beautiful animal!

 

[Prairie Mom]

I always love your photos. You have such awesome beasties

 

[Len B]

We finally have Winter. Low temps around 10 and highs right around 32.Except for it being very cold and windy, and the water freezing in their bowls everything goes on as pretty much normal. Here is Sylvia wondering why he is not warming up in the sun. And here is Enoch this afternoon a little before sundown, she ate dry grass and leaves, collards and old formula mazuri before heading back inside. Sylvia is a boy and Enoch is a girl. I have a hard time changing names.

 

[Oxalis]

We finally have Winter. Low temps around 10 and highs right around 32.Except for it being very cold and windy, and the water freezing in their bowls everything goes on as pretty much normal. Here is Sylvia wondering why he is not warming up in the sun. View attachment 161182 And here is Enoch this afternoon a little before sundown, she ate dry grass and leaves, collards and old formula mazuri before heading back inside. Sylvia is a boy and Enoch is a girl. I have a hard time changing names.

Nice! Sylvia looks like a puppy, stretched out like that.

 

[Len B]

We've been in the 20s since yesterday and the constant cold air outside doesn't change these sulcatas activities. After removing the ice to give them fresh water this morning it had refrozen in a few hours. If you look close you can see the new growth on Enoch, she is the one on the bottom. This is the first winter that Walker has females in his area, They all still go back to their own houses to warm up. We are having another cold night, it's 17 F now.

 

[Oxalis]

I didn't know sulcatas could be so active in such low temps!

 

[Len B]

I didn't know sulcatas could be so active in such low temps!

Very few people do. But if they have a warm house (burrow) to retreat to, they can regulate body temps, stay active, eat, act normal, and collect uv rays.I have noticed over the years that if the barometric pressure is low they may not come out, even if the temperature is up.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Thanks for sharing all your pix of your great Sullys! We'll have to meet up some time.

 

[Len B]

Thanks for sharing all your pix of your great Sullys! We'll have to meet up some time.

Sure thing. Are you ready for the snow that is supposed to start falling Friday ? I've seen reports of zero inches to four feet possible in the Metro area, I'm hoping for the zero, but ready for more if we get it.

 

[Len B]

This is Sylvia and he sorta waddles when he walks and doesn't get far off the ground, we are getting ready for a snow storm starting Friday that could become real nasty so Sylvia is coming inside for a couple days, After thinking about it I plan on bringing all the sulcatas except Walker inside, probably until Sunday.

 

[MPRC]

Tortoise slumber party! I hope it all goes well and you don't get nailed.

 

[Oxalis]

Tortoise slumber party!

Oh my goodness, I love it!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for good weather!

 

[Len B]

Heat wave today, it got up to 60 degrees, a lot of snow melted and a little activity in the snow by Toad and Walker was all over the whole yard. Got Toads stats today, She is 44 months old, 18 inches and 49 pounds. that's her in the last 2 pics.