Catiandria
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I am a first time tortoise owner. Archibald is a few weeks over 3 years old. I have owned him since he was 1 month old. I bought the books and try to read anything to get more knowledge on tortoise husbandry and specifically care of Indian Stars [there is some serious lacking of published works on this.] He is developing his personality and the past year has been getting more and more outgoing and less fearful of me. I read a lot of when they are young you do not want to stress them out to much and not to over handle. So while I fed him and changed his water every day, gave him his weekly soaks I did not"play" with him. He now walks up to me if I am sitting in his outdoor enclosure with him and has even let me rub his neck for him. It is adorable. I noticed today when I was outside with him that it looks like his beak is getting a little long. I will attach pictures. Do I need to make an appointment with my exotic vet to have it filed or is it not that far gone where I can provide him with something for him to chew and wear it down with. Also any other notes or opinions you have about his shell or overall outwards appearance would be appreciated. I have never owned a tortoise before so I am always looking to find more info and to see if I am doing right by Archie
Also attached is my pet pterodactyl who likes to supervise Archibald's outdoor time
Also attached is my pet pterodactyl who likes to supervise Archibald's outdoor time