Why did somebody ask about fog? Is this significant?
Beach weather can sometimes be cool and foggy which may be problematic for some outdoor tortoises.
Why did somebody ask about fog? Is this significant?
Rats, I had a toad that was living out in my backyard for the last couple of years was eaten by a rat one night and left the bones behind. I did kinda got attach to the toad since i saw him ever night sitting on our patio. I saw the rat climbing around on the top of our fence the night before.
We are in San Clemente. Our backyard is kind of hidden so I don't think theft would be as big an issue as predators, which is why a secure enclosure is super important to me.
I LOVE the idea of adopting a grown Leopard. I will check online for rescues in So Cal. Your Tort housing is super!Adopting an adult leopard could be a great way to enjoy a backyard roaming tort without the delicate baby stages.
I also locked all my torts into "tort houses" at night. In the evening before dark I made my rounds to lock the doors. Open them in the morning. I still do that for my leopard who sleeps in a heated house.
Heated for a Leopard
Used for a CDT
Used for a Russian- see it in the back?
hope this helps
Hi Tom,Dana, beach weather is great for people (I grew up near Manhattan/Hermosa), but not so good for tortoises. A Mediterranean species like the greeks or hermanns would likely do much better than a leopard in your climate, and fit your area much better too. Cold and clammy is not good for leopards. Having a dry heated box for them to sleep in at night and retreat to will help. Here are some boxes that I have built. You would just scale down the size for a smaller tortoise. 2x2' would be plenty big and then just lock them in at night to keep them safe.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/another-effective-night-box.86632/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/another-night-box-thread.88966/
Hi Tom,
After completing a bit of reading I have come to the same conclusion and have started researching Hermanns and Greeks. I plan to attend the reptile show at the Anaheim Convention Center next month and might pick up a new family member there.
Fantastic. I might see you there then. I hope Tyler can make it and set up his Tortoisesupply.com booth. That would be a fantastic place for you to look as he usually has all the species you are interested in and he takes very good care of them.
Thank you!I have a Hermann tortoise that's almost a year old and she is so much fun and tons of personality I highly recommend
Great pictures. I am also debating on Russian/Greek or Cali Dessert. I live in Oceanside, California. I want one to roam my big backyard, and will house it in a converted dog house at night. My question is could I simply but the tortoise in the dog house at night in the garage? return to big backyard during day in Southern Cali??
Thanks again for info!