I got my guy as a hatchlin, cost me 100$. Where can I get a galapogos? Im just curious if there is actually a place to get them. Ive thought about doing a tortoise rescue someday after I get some land. I think a galapagos breeding center would be a nice job :) My sulcata like to play. He is a...
I have a Sulcata thats about 6-7 now and he is wonderful. Comes when I call him, begs to go outside during the summer. He like to play and tries to hang out with our dogs. Just curious if anyone else has any large tortoise's. Does anyone know what the largest species a person can get a hold...
Id have to say its a combination of individual personality, trained behavior, and the animals ability to sense genuine compasion from its owner. Just like dogs they can sense when somone isnt worthy, in my opinion.
Also I would get rid of what looks to be a plastic plant in his cage. Honestly I would get him a much bigger cage, with live plants. I dont mean to sound like I am placing judgement or anything like that against you, I know sometimes reading my writings can sound like I am a dick, I kind of...
My guess is a combination of scurrvy(lack of vitamins) and lack of proper UV. UV doesnt just convert calcium but it also stimulates thier immune system be active. If this was my animal this is what I would do, but remeber I have only seen a 20 second long video and Im on the other side of the...
Harold prefers his Jade tree. He also nibbles on the christmas cacti a bit. Oh and he has eaten the leaves of a bing cherry tree also but that was actually when I took the picture I use for my profile.
If your worried about hydration give him a steam bath or let him hangout on towel rack if you get shower really steamy like I do, just make sure he doesnt get laser'd with a bead of hot water, from my limited exp my cham specially when he was young would eat alot and sit a couple days before...
Im glad you let them stay for the winter, probly best to let him stay with his communal group. If anything u wont have to worry about bugs in your attic. very humane :) plus killing it isnt very nice since they eat all the things we as humans hate, mosquitos, moths, junebugs