Tortoise wifi camera

Melindak93535

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We have a 3 legged & 1 wheel desert tortoise. He lost a front leg last summer when a neighbor's dog dug under a fence to get him. Vet amputated and I nursed him through the winter and he is healthy and going strong. Problem is, no matter where/how I set up yards for him he tips over very frequently. I have to literally sit and watch him. I bought a little spy camera online and Velcroed it onto him so I could live stream to my phone or tablet and could watch him while I was not sitting next to him. It didn't last long because he is a TANK. I'm thinking of a GoPro type helmet cam but the ones I find are not live stream. Looking for camera ideas....or maybe a tip sensor that would alert me when he tips or SOMETHING so he can have more safe roaming time and I can get things done.IMG_2541.jpgIMG_2192.jpgIMG_2200.jpg
 

Lyn W

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I don't have any suggestions for you but well done for nursing him back to health.
Hope you can solve the problem of his tipping over.
 

Erik Elvis

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How big is the area he roams? Couldn’t do a couple stationary cameras to watch him?
 

Melindak93535

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How big is the area he roams? Couldn’t do a couple stationary cameras to watch him?

His "yard" is 25' x 25' with a jog for a 6'x8' greenhouse in one corner and a middle area of about 6' x6' with potted plants. I'd need 4-5 cameras to cover all angles. I may eventually do that, but that's like $500. He also has a portable "corral" on the front lawn that I move weekly for his grass and dandelion grazing. He needs watching there too because when he tips over the ravens become very interested.
 

Erik Elvis

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Poor guy. I’m not sure what else you could do besides a bunch of cameras. Your taking Good care of him though!
 
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