Hello, my baby Mee's and I

XDX

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Hello,

I have had several types of reptiles and amphibians as pets for most of my life, and currently have enough critters in my house to own a small pet store or breeding business (long story). Just prior to the arrival of most of these critters (I had a few here already), I felt inspired to get into tortoises, and bought two 2015 Burmese brown tortoises, Manouria emys emys. I was told they were incubated at different temperatures and that they should be male and female, but I guess at this age (~1yr) it's hard to tell for sure. Regardless, they're here with me for a long one, and they're pretty awesome! As I said, there are now lots of other critters in the house as well, with which I have more experience and supplies, etc. I am completely new to the whole Chelonian way, so I'd like to make sure I give these two the proper attention to all their needs.

We are in western Oregon; I have these little guys indoors for now in a re-purposed counter section laid on its side (on a table), measuring ~6'*3'*1.5' (180*90*45cm). In the summertime, they will have a cool outdoor spot where they can hang out while I do garden work (I love being in the garden, got lots of plants!) In about a year, I will be moving a little further south, and will have a nice indoor/outdoor setup for them for the next several years. I'll post soon over in the Burmese black/brown section with pictures and more details!

Please forgive any mistakes I may have made already, and hopefully with the help from members here, I shouldn't make many more! I care a lot, and I try to do as much research as possible, though I am human. I am here for advice so that I can learn how to keep these torts as happy as possible, and to geek out with some folks about them all!

Thanks!

~XDX~
 

Yvonne G

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Welcome to the Forum!
 
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There are several Burmese breeders on the forum. You'll get lots of info, just ask questions.
I'm in the Willamette Valley......welcome
 

XDX

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Hi, thank you for all the welcomes!
Maggie3fan, do you have any Burmese? I'm in the valley as well, and it is outside the Corvallis area that I would like to create a more permanent indoor/outdoor space for these tortoises for next year+. Advice from others in this area would be especially relevant & useful.

Thanks again everyone!

~XDX~
 

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Greetings from the Junction City/Eugene area! I am a Redfoot enthusiast myself. My large tortoise (11lbs) got to go outside today, my little one (>1lb) has been stuck indoors since October. I'd love to hear how you set up your Mee's outdoors. I am going to be doing some major building this Spring!
 

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