hshar1
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- Jun 14, 2014
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Hi, sorry for the late introduction after you let me join, things have all been a bit manic here as we prep ready for our adopted tortoise's arrival on Saturday in between work and all of the ordinary stuff we do!
I grew up with various family members having tortoises but haven't been involved in their care for many years. We are a household of marine fish, tree frogs and geckos. Last Thursday we agreed to adopt a 42 year old tortoise from an elderly friend of my parents who has put some thought into the long term care for the future rather than wait for the worst to happen and it be left homeless should something happen to her. We don't know what type it is or even it's sex just that she has had it 42 years and was a baby when she got it. It is moving to my parents today for a few days ready for us to collect it, so I have asked for information to help us identify the breed and learn more about it, and we have been reading like mad to ensure we have everything ready. We are told the length of the shell is 11.5 inches and height is 6 inches, we have some photos but they are not very good and we know he doesn't hibernate. Any tips for the immediate re homing and any long term tips welcome too xx
I grew up with various family members having tortoises but haven't been involved in their care for many years. We are a household of marine fish, tree frogs and geckos. Last Thursday we agreed to adopt a 42 year old tortoise from an elderly friend of my parents who has put some thought into the long term care for the future rather than wait for the worst to happen and it be left homeless should something happen to her. We don't know what type it is or even it's sex just that she has had it 42 years and was a baby when she got it. It is moving to my parents today for a few days ready for us to collect it, so I have asked for information to help us identify the breed and learn more about it, and we have been reading like mad to ensure we have everything ready. We are told the length of the shell is 11.5 inches and height is 6 inches, we have some photos but they are not very good and we know he doesn't hibernate. Any tips for the immediate re homing and any long term tips welcome too xx