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So I go out this weekend and I get him this perfect hide that he should be delighted with and I have positioned it in several different ways and all I’ve gotten is him staring at the side of the hide like it was the second most horrifying thing he ever saw other than his foil wrapped disco hide that I removed. I thought it would be better to have the opening facing towards the side but he ignored it and I just turned it in put it facing towards the front and he’s just staring at it and I think that probably I’m gonna go with the plan that he will be nice and healthy living under the plants but leave the hide in there just in case he changes his mind. He’s being more snarky about this hide than he was about starting new food. Although he still too young I’m fairly sure it’s a male and I have been starting to call him “he who shell not be named” or Mr. Snarky or Wally as he is emptying my wallet. I am open to suggestions. And he is still just staring at the box and has been doing so for about a half an hour now.
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I wonder if he sees his reflection in the hide, and that’s what he’s looking at?! I wouldn’t give up on it just yet. once he realizes it’s safe he will likely check it out more. I wonder if you lift it up and show him the inside, or simply just place him inside of it so he knows what it’s about.
You might have to place Mr Tort inside for a few nights. Probably sees this new big rectangle as an invader.
Well, it only took 6 hours of staring at the hide box but Mr Tort (new temp name) went in!! And came out. And went in. Repeat 4 more times. And stayed in to settle for the night. ?
Well it’s been an interesting day. He abandoned the hide box again and is back to staring at it. I’m thinking about removing it and just putting in more plants. Other than hating the hide box Mr. Tort loves his new enclosure and he is tasting all the different plants. He’s become particularly enamored with chewing on the violets.
Exciting news for me. GrumpyTort has officially passed 300 grams. Not bad for a guy who was stuck between 45-50 for over 3 months. He still hates his hide and I still don’t really have a name. I think he’s a male. He still too young but he starting to get an indentation in his tails fairly long. His show is smoothing out so nicely since I got the enclosure for Mark. For the first time in my life I haven’t killed plants as well. It breaks my heart when people get angry when they get advice on the forum because I wouldn’t have a leopard right now had I not listen to what people had to say.
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Shell not show. Show and shell not show and tell? My phone hates me too. I’m not going to bother to correct all of the other mistakes when I dictated into the phone because I think you get the point.
Chubbs the tegu
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Handsome lil guy!
Thank you. That is so sweet of you!
Chubbs the tegu
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Dont get used to it hahaha
Srmcclure
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So pretty! ?
And I completely agree. I'm so thankful for all of you guys. People get offended when they are told they 'messed up'. I wanted to learn, not be right all the time. Or assume I was atleast lol. I was so happy I could actually get information that made sense and it came from people who LOVED these animals. You guys make this place amazing!
Your enclosure is great! What plants do you have? I have a Leo tort also so I'd like to find plants that are Leo-friendly for his enclosure.
Srmcclure
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I like Mr. Snarky!
Mine doesn't use his hide either and the hide looks just like yours and toms ? so sad....
Spider plant, violets, pothos, lettuces, and so forth. I get live organic vegetables and lettuce is either from the grocery store with the route still attached word from the organic farm near me and the tortoise loves itYour enclosure is great! What plants do you have? I have a Leo tort also so I'd like to find plants that are Leo-friendly for his enclosure.
