Tank'sMom
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Well if that's the case, it's a good thing because I go through ALOT of cactus over here!
IVORY SULCATA THREAD: Aladar's Babies! (ULTRA PHOTO HEAVY)
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Today's entry? Introduction to the kiddie pool! It's been too hot to allow them access to the yard per se. This is how I raised my first torts and there was NEVER a pyramiding issue. So, we're gonna see how it goes for a week or so! One hour in the AM and one in late afternoon...then back to the chambers! For the record...the pool is half in the sun...and half in the shade!
Left to Right: IT-2, IT-3, IT-1...all 2 3/8" and right around 50 grams
Left to Right: IT-2, IT-3, IT-1...all 2 3/8" and right around 50 grams
Ms.Bella
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I.must.get.one.of.these!
Here are a couple shots of IT-1 (awake) and IT-3 (asleep)! Couldn't get a good angle on IT-2...but he was tucked into the coir/bark with his head away from the camera! Daytime temps are 90ºF and 100% RH. Nighttime is still 100%RH but the temps drop to around 84ºF.
Have you changed the enclosure? I see your using coir instead of the previous edible substrate is why I ask
Yes, the new substrate is a brand new brick of eco-earth and a brand new brick of coconut bark. I have put together several micro biomes for them and they rotate each day, but at night, I keep them in the original enclosure, with the new substrate! I literally changed today! I am currently setting up another tote that will contain fresh chop, so that'll change out once or twice a week rather than daily!
haha cute...they always run straight for the closest poo
Well...my rave about avoiding grocery items has taken a HUGE step forward! Met a nice couple today at the FARMER'S MARKET in old town Lancaster today...and they had some great greens...everything I use to supplement...except arugula. But, they're going to acquire that next (at my urging...literally, tomorrow)! Furthermore, they invited me to come pick what I want (within reason)...when I want...they're ONLY 20 minutes away...so YAY! Today, I walked off with a HUGE head of endive...an even bigger head of escarole...and a softball-sized radicchio. $4 for all three! That would run about $11 or $12 in the supermarket...they even threw in a produce bag! This stuff will keep a week...if it lasts that long! 
You can see the ITs hate it
You can see the ITs hate it
Here's a handful of shots from this morning's banquet...Mazuri and cactus blooms! BTW...nothing wrong with the ITs...the coir seems to stain them a little!
Love IT-1 doing a balancing act on a piece of Mazuri while nabbing another!
IT-3 loves both...but will take a cactus bloom any day!
IT-2 could care less for the Mazuri...but will go to great lengths for cactus flowers!
IT-3 and her own take on a wrap!
Love IT-1 doing a balancing act on a piece of Mazuri while nabbing another!
IT-3 loves both...but will take a cactus bloom any day!
IT-2 could care less for the Mazuri...but will go to great lengths for cactus flowers!
IT-3 and her own take on a wrap!
They're even cuter stained
Love that "wrap" shot!!!
Vet
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They are so freaking cute!
So...the ITs were out and about by 8AM...only 90ºF at that point. We've got IT-1 and IT-3 taking to the Mazuri immediately, while IT-2, who could give two sh**s about Mazuri, takes the opportunity to cruise the yard...the following two shots were taken from the exact same spot...I just turned around to shoot IT-2...
After a few more hours back in their chambers, I brought them out to the cactus garden for some fresh-chopped cactus...and some new growth pads for their disposal...
IT-1 seems more interested in what IT-2 is doing than the feast...
and who wouldn't be? I never get tired of watching torts do anything with their hind legs splayed out!
IT-3 won't be bothered...nom! nom! nom!
...then he took a gander at IT-2...and I had to catch this one! I wish I hadn't chosen this moment to go put my camera away...because when I cam back, IT-3 was asleep in this exact same position...
After a few more hours back in their chambers, I brought them out to the cactus garden for some fresh-chopped cactus...and some new growth pads for their disposal...
IT-1 seems more interested in what IT-2 is doing than the feast...
and who wouldn't be? I never get tired of watching torts do anything with their hind legs splayed out!
IT-3 won't be bothered...nom! nom! nom!
...then he took a gander at IT-2...and I had to catch this one! I wish I hadn't chosen this moment to go put my camera away...because when I cam back, IT-3 was asleep in this exact same position...
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Simply stunning! ......love these guys ..........
Only 90 degrees.... Pshh
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Do those 3 little guys eat that entire pile of chopped cactus?
Yeah...that was 8AM...by noon? 106
Nah! I chop about 3 or 4 pads worth! I give them the whole pile for an hour or so! What's left goes to the Sudans...and they polish it off!
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