My father is 75 and has had a permit for desert tortoises for over 5 years. This time the babies hatched first week in Sept, while he was out of state. I rescued 8 and one became escargot for raven
I have decided to keep two after finding excellent homes for the other 6. I have not tried to raise the hatchlings since I found one upside down in her water dish 4 years ago. I felt awful it survived and I gave it to my friend who takes them to work with her. Since doing plenty of research and getting advice from a PhD in Herpology. I am excited to tackle this and do a good job. I have a travel cage, so when my daughter is not home I will take them to work. Dr. Glassy said they do not need water in their tank, just soaking in warm water 2 X a week. My dad made a pen so they can sun for at least an hour a day. I went and bought the Zoo Med repti Basking Light that I will turn off at night. I am fortunate to live in their climate and have mallow and desert plants in my yard. Okay that is my novel introduction. I'll post photos of my babies next time. Cheers!
I have decided to keep two after finding excellent homes for the other 6. I have not tried to raise the hatchlings since I found one upside down in her water dish 4 years ago. I felt awful it survived and I gave it to my friend who takes them to work with her. Since doing plenty of research and getting advice from a PhD in Herpology. I am excited to tackle this and do a good job. I have a travel cage, so when my daughter is not home I will take them to work. Dr. Glassy said they do not need water in their tank, just soaking in warm water 2 X a week. My dad made a pen so they can sun for at least an hour a day. I went and bought the Zoo Med repti Basking Light that I will turn off at night. I am fortunate to live in their climate and have mallow and desert plants in my yard. Okay that is my novel introduction. I'll post photos of my babies next time. Cheers!