Jes_Janelle
New Member
Hello everyone!
My name is Jessica, you may call me Jess though. I've been a big lover of turtles/tortoises for years. I had a red slider turtle for 13 years, but couldn't have her at home because my mom is afraid of Salmonella (not to mention we have fish at home too, haha). I donated my turtle to the Morakami Japanese Museum and Garden last year seeing as that my dad couldn't care for her at his warehouse any longer and my mom didn't let me bring her home.
So yesterday, my step mom was finally able to convince my mom to let me have a tortoise at home instead. I got a 4 month old Sulcata and his/her name is Crouton. I'm pretty thrilled about my new family member and I've been reading up on info all day long. At the moment I have him in a 20 gallon tank with lighting on one and end and a log on the other and coco ship shavings for substrate. I live in Miami, FL and am excited to be raising this life long pet.
I'm open to any important suggestions of care, as I am still reading up on information. I look forward to seeing you all around the forum and seeing pictures of your cuddly tortoises as well!
Take care!
- Jess
My name is Jessica, you may call me Jess though. I've been a big lover of turtles/tortoises for years. I had a red slider turtle for 13 years, but couldn't have her at home because my mom is afraid of Salmonella (not to mention we have fish at home too, haha). I donated my turtle to the Morakami Japanese Museum and Garden last year seeing as that my dad couldn't care for her at his warehouse any longer and my mom didn't let me bring her home.
So yesterday, my step mom was finally able to convince my mom to let me have a tortoise at home instead. I got a 4 month old Sulcata and his/her name is Crouton. I'm pretty thrilled about my new family member and I've been reading up on info all day long. At the moment I have him in a 20 gallon tank with lighting on one and end and a log on the other and coco ship shavings for substrate. I live in Miami, FL and am excited to be raising this life long pet.
I'm open to any important suggestions of care, as I am still reading up on information. I look forward to seeing you all around the forum and seeing pictures of your cuddly tortoises as well!
Take care!
- Jess