Hi guys. I figured instead of creating new threads every time I took new pictures, I'd just make one thread to update when I see fit. Seems less messy that way.
For those who remember Keyser, his last appearance here was about 6-months ago ( http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-56520.html ). In this time, he's been growing like crazy, so much so that, after a winter inside, I was forced to expand his outdoor area and, as of yesterday, he now lives outside full time.
His new enclosure:
The tarped area is a heated wood structure insulated and full of hay. It seems to work well, as, to my surprise, he goes in by himself at night and comes out by himself at first light.
Enjoying some breakfast:
Caught him just about to open his mouth:
And finally a shot for size reference (in terms of my hand size, I'm 6"2 and can palm a basketball):
I haven't weighed him or measured him in a while, but I'd wager a guess that he's closing in on double digits in pounds. I'm waiting to be "flashed" any day now; I haven't had anyone officially sex him, but the bottom of his shell is fairly concave. I'll get some pictures up soon so ya'll can take your guesses.
Oh, and for those wondering, he's at about 1.5 years.
For those who remember Keyser, his last appearance here was about 6-months ago ( http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-56520.html ). In this time, he's been growing like crazy, so much so that, after a winter inside, I was forced to expand his outdoor area and, as of yesterday, he now lives outside full time.
His new enclosure:
The tarped area is a heated wood structure insulated and full of hay. It seems to work well, as, to my surprise, he goes in by himself at night and comes out by himself at first light.
Enjoying some breakfast:
Caught him just about to open his mouth:
And finally a shot for size reference (in terms of my hand size, I'm 6"2 and can palm a basketball):
I haven't weighed him or measured him in a while, but I'd wager a guess that he's closing in on double digits in pounds. I'm waiting to be "flashed" any day now; I haven't had anyone officially sex him, but the bottom of his shell is fairly concave. I'll get some pictures up soon so ya'll can take your guesses.
Oh, and for those wondering, he's at about 1.5 years.
Lovely tort and a neat dark color
