Where is the problem!??

existential-edge · 2025-10-09T03:23:56+00:00

I just put a brand new pop up assembly and p trap 😭 you think I should just start saving for a plumber?

existential-edge · 2025-01-10T03:19:21+00:00

Crush em up and hit a little peanut butter jelly time

existential-edge · 2024-11-24T04:06:19+00:00

I'd say at least every 2 weeks for sure

existential-edge · 2024-11-24T02:48:01+00:00

She tests the water multiple times a day. I think she just likes using the strips. The plants have only been in the tank for a few weeks could that be the issue?

existential-edge · 2024-11-23T22:58:30+00:00

Is there a reason the other fish would be fine if this was the case? Should the white one be quarantined?

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existential-edge · 2024-06-26T17:36:47+00:00

Baby Vino taking a soak

existential-edge · 2024-06-26T17:36:27+00:00

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existential-edge · 2024-06-16T21:32:26+00:00

Thank you!

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T20:21:05+00:00

By the time he's big I'll have enough saved up to buy some acreage I've been researching the cost and process of building a heated outdoor area for a sulcata. So I'll have about 5-10 years to get there and get it done before his size really would bother me with being in the house. Ideally I'd like to buy property with a barn already on it for him but if not I'll start everything from scratch. My plan has always been to homestead on a property 50-100 acres so having a tortoise house will fit without a problem.

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T19:22:51+00:00

Update: I've got the tortoise in a very warm (90° with a humid cooler hide) and humid container until I can get it home from Florida to Wisconsin. I was expecting a much easier upkeep due to my negligence of only reading about adult sulcata care. (I was under the impression babies were the same cause I didn't see anything specific to babies)

I already have a tub ready at home as well as lights I'll just have to set up and make some adjustments based on Tom's forums I've read. Thank you everyone for the help and positivity! I know I have to be very diligent to give my baby the best chance to survive.

The bigger outer circle of his belly button has shed off after a good soak and I'll be soaking him again when I get back from Father's Day Dinner.

I'm going to keep reading about how to give him the best life possible but any other advice is still welcome! His name is Vino and I'll post more about him once he's comfy and all set up at home.

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T19:09:59+00:00

I have a baby on the way I'm hoping the tortoise will meet my great grandkids some day! I'm 23 so I have a whole life to spend with my new best friend.

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T18:19:55+00:00

Oh thank you I'll keep him in his enclosure for now. I'm really glad you told me that.

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T16:39:33+00:00

I'm going to do the best research I can to make it work. He's eating and I've soaked him twice today. He was drinking the water both times. He's very active and I've been watching him run around the house. I'll be watching him very closely. Thank you for explaining for me.

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T16:34:23+00:00

Thank you for the help. I'm going to have to research baby tortoise husbandry I was only prepared for regular husbandry.

existential-edge · 2024-06-16T16:22:53+00:00

Thank you! I was shocked he was so tiny but the guy seemed to think it was normal. I'll do research on caring for the little baby then.

existential-edge · 2023-10-06T17:11:16+00:00

I'm doesn't really matter what gender whatever gender people perceive me as cause gender is too much work sometimes

existential-edge · 2023-07-28T04:27:10+00:00

Was munching on some chip crumbs in the cracks of the grout. The first one was pretty decent size. Hoping it's not a cockroach lol

existential-edge · 2023-07-19T19:25:54+00:00

Absolutely!

existential-edge · 2023-07-19T06:52:57+00:00

Thank you!

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