Hello. I have been reading this forum every evening for the past two weeks so I decided it was time to introduce myself. We live in northern New Mexico and have just purchased our first two Greek tortoises. Lexi and Adonis. We are super excited! This forum has already been very helpful in determining the right fit for our family. Thank you.
Hello
- Thread starter Alethea
- Start date
- Status
Hi and welcome! How did you happen to decide to add tortoises to your life?
Hi Alethea, and welcome to the Forum!!
Hello and welcome.
Hello and welcome....
Welcome to the forum! 
Jacqui said:
I had a small turtle when I was little. I have always been fascinated by turtles. I did not want to deal with aquatic turtles though. So we started reading about all of the different types and found that Greeks are completely perfect for our lifestyle and what we were looking for.
Hello and Welcome to the forum
Hi and welcome to TFO! There is always more to learn, and this forum is a great place for that. Congratulations on the new kids!
kanalomele said:
Thank you! Poor my little Lexis is at the vet. She had worms so she is staying there for treatment.
I miss the little critter. Adonis is still shy. We just brought him home Sunday. Any ideas on how to draw him out of his shell. (Pun intended)
My best advice for a shy new tortoise is to leave it alone! Moving to a new place with new surroundings is stressful for them. As they learn and start to feel more confident in their surroundings you will see more and more of them. But for now, just give it what it needs and leave it to adjust. Be patient as this process can take awhile. And I mean months depending on the individual personality, health and conditions of your enclosure. All perfectly normal. If your torts have been together at all then this one probably has worms also. Im sorry the other one is having to be in the hospital. I hope she is able to be home soon.
kanalomele said:
They have not been together at all yet and I have been watching Adonis carefully. So far so good. I got a call from the vet yesterday and my Lexi gets to come home in two weeks! I can't wait. I call every couple of days to check on her.
Adonis is funny. I have been leaving him alone mostly. But I spend about 15 minutes in the evening with him holding him and talking to him. That is when he comes out of his shell. Maybe he is a lap turtle!
Chainsawkitten said:Hi and welcome!
I had just bought her so if I let them take care of the treatment., they foot the bill. Plus., being new I wasn't comfortable treating her myself. And that way I don't expose the others so it was safer for all involved.
Welcome and enjoy your new family members!
Hi and welcome!
Chainsawkitten said:
I talked to the vet today and they have not seen any worms the last couple of days and she is eating well and so I will leave her a couple more days just to keep everyone safe and then she comes home! I can't wait!
Thanks for asking.
Lasciels Toy said:
Thank you. What kind of tort are you getting?
I have three Greeks, one is golden.
Alethea said:Chainsawkitten said:
I talked to the vet today and they have not seen any worms the last couple of days and she is eating well and so I will leave her a couple more days just to keep everyone safe and then she comes home! I can't wait!
Thanks for asking.
Lasciels Toy said:
Thank you. What kind of tort are you getting?
I have three Greeks, one is golden.
I'm getting a Russian, in a week or so, just finished building the enclosure, now just setting up the lights, plants, substrate and such. I'm trying to pace my self, learning on 1 but it's tough with all the members posting pictures of their different breeds >.<
All of my babies are home and healthy! I am so happy. So here is a cute thing. My bigger female, now that the smaller female is home, lays with her head and neck up on the back of the male who happens to be the smallest one with the biggest appetite. Is she claiming him as her buddy or just seeking comfort from the one she has known the longest? Any ideas? There has been no fighting or signs of aggression.
- Status
