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Maro2Bear

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Greetings all, going to be hot hot and humid again. Yes, broken record. It’s Summer i guess. Wifey off early to get some greens & goods & things for us & Sully. I was watching her back out onto our street & I suddenly had to yell for to STOP! Yep, a cute little box turtle marching right down the street right behind her tire (tyre). Close call. Would have been tragic to squish a turtle right in our driveway! Pix to come.

Our LARGE Lord Baltimore Hardy Hibiscus are finally blooming! Normally they bloom on 4 July. The blooms last one full day, fade then new ones open the next. Nice large blossoms (for Sully).

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Maro2Bear

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Greetings all, going to be hot hot and humid again. Yes, broken record. It’s Summer i guess. Wifey off early to get some greens & goods & things for us & Sully. I was watching her back out onto our street & I suddenly had to yell for to STOP! Yep, a cute little box turtle marching right down the street right behind her tire (tyre). Close call. Would have been tragic to squish a turtle right in our driveway! Pix to come.

Our LARGE Lord Baltimore Hardy Hibiscus are finally blooming! Normally they bloom on 4 July. The blooms last one full day, fade then new ones open the next. Nice large blossoms (for Sully).

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As promised, some pix of the ”rescued” Box Turtle. Check out that coloration!

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Maro2Bear

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Ray--Opo

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I didn't get a direct hit either. I was inland, in an area that never gets a direct hit. Butttt we had the stormy winds, rain, down trees, no power, and etc. I also had to help the people that had taken a direct hit and the people relocating. It was worth it.
The first hurricane we experienced was in 2016 right after getting Opo. We put him in a cardboard box and headed for Georgia. I forgot to bring his UVB and heat. He hated his box so he slept with me. I would lay on my back ,set him on my chest and cover with the blanket at night. Soaked him in the bathroom sink. It was only in the 60° so to cold to bring him outside. I think back now with not knowing Opo's needs. It's a wonder the little guy made it without getting sick. Crawling around a hotel floor.
 

Pastel Tortie

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The first hurricane we experienced was in 2016 right after getting Opo. We put him in a cardboard box and headed for Georgia. I forgot to bring his UVB and heat. He hated his box so he slept with me. I would lay on my back ,set him on my chest and cover with the blanket at night. Soaked him in the bathroom sink. It was only in the 60° so to cold to bring him outside. I think back now with not knowing Opo's needs. It's a wonder the little guy made it without getting sick. Crawling around a hotel floor.
For a short time away (a few days), the UVB isn't necessary, and supplemental heating may be optional, depending on the age and species of tortoise/turtle and the ambient temperatures.

Now we know Opo would be stuck having to sleep in a bin, and he'd just have to deal with it.
 

CarolM

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I wanted to say earlier......i really doubt @Chubbs the tegu is a “tea” kind of guy. Maybe if Jack Daniels produces tea then yes, but not Yorkshire teas....or Bigelow types. Just guessing.....

But, just in case... ➡➡ https://www.foodsharkmarfa.com/best-herbal-tea/
Yeah, i don't think he is a tea kind of guy either but I told him to make tea, not necessarily to drink it. The act of making it would give him something else to do and a little time to regroup. ;)
 

Cathie G

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The first hurricane we experienced was in 2016 right after getting Opo. We put him in a cardboard box and headed for Georgia. I forgot to bring his UVB and heat. He hated his box so he slept with me. I would lay on my back ,set him on my chest and cover with the blanket at night. Soaked him in the bathroom sink. It was only in the 60° so to cold to bring him outside. I think back now with not knowing Opo's needs. It's a wonder the little guy made it without getting sick. Crawling around a hotel floor.
Saphire was a survivor even before he met me. Then he survived that. He's my little walking rock.?
 

Cathie G

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Greetings all, going to be hot hot and humid again. Yes, broken record. It’s Summer i guess. Wifey off early to get some greens & goods & things for us & Sully. I was watching her back out onto our street & I suddenly had to yell for to STOP! Yep, a cute little box turtle marching right down the street right behind her tire (tyre). Close call. Would have been tragic to squish a turtle right in our driveway! Pix to come.

Our LARGE Lord Baltimore Hardy Hibiscus are finally blooming! Normally they bloom on 4 July. The blooms last one full day, fade then new ones open the next. Nice large blossoms (for Sully).

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Ahh nice. Beautiful blooms and get to play with a turtle too. Maybe she'll learn her lesson. Don't play in the street...a human might pick you up. I had that happen here with a Midwest paint. It was interesting for a day or so.
 
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