Cowboy_Ken's tortoise tracking system

[Cowboy_Ken]

Fred seems to like going uphill, north. We have full southern exposure, so maybe he just likes the sun on his back.

 

[LeopardTortLover]

I'm going to do this in the summer with my yearling. How did you attach the balloon?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I used an oversized fat rubber band. It needs to be large enough that when it slips off, (and it will) there is no opportunity that it can cause a tourniquet action.

 

[Andrea M]

That's brilliant, love it!!!

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I'm going to do this in the summer with my yearling. How did you attach the balloon?

Keep in mind that Fred is a rescue and has significant pyramiding that helps keep the band on.

 

[LeopardTortLover]

Mine has slight pyramiding. To be honest my garden is significantly smaller than yours so I probably wouldn't lose her. Plus the balloon string would get tangled in the bushes

 

[TFCO]

That's so awesome!!!

 

[luvpetz27]

I love it!!!

 

[hturner]

Love this!