Sulcata

[chairman]

Living where I do, my tortoise has to spend his winters locked up in his barn. But once the outdoor temps hit the 50's I open up his door and let him wander if he so chooses. We've been having some sunny days so he's been choosing to be outdoors a lot! Just eats whatever he can find and only returns to his barn to bask under his lights or sleep for the night.

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/chairman_tfo/Roxie/1-IMG_6059_zpsn5paxpzv.jpg (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/chairman_tfo/media/Roxie/1-IMG_6059_zpsn5paxpzv.jpg.html)

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/chairman_tfo/Roxie/1-IMG_6066_zpstni1iv19.jpg (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/chairman_tfo/media/Roxie/1-IMG_6066_zpstni1iv19.jpg.html)

[Albert Clark]

That's so cool! Did you raise him from a hatchling? Looks like he's enjoying his live free lifestyle. Haha.

[chairman]

I didn't get him until he was around 1.5 years or so. I think that he was around 5" at the time. He's since grown to 22". He happens to be the same age as my daughter so we take pics annually... here's a sampling to show his growth over the last 6 years.
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/chairman_tfo/Roxie/DSCN0278.jpg (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/chairman_tfo/media/Roxie/DSCN0278.jpg.html)
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/chairman_tfo/Roxie/IMG_8110_zpsc0763b1a.jpg (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/chairman_tfo/media/Roxie/IMG_8110_zpsc0763b1a.jpg.html)
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/chairman_tfo/Roxie/20150723_180449_zpsdbc40xzj.jpg (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/chairman_tfo/media/Roxie/20150723_180449_zpsdbc40xzj.jpg.html)

[macandchz]

what adorable pictures! thanks for sharing them.

[Sylphie]

I'm not a big fan of turtles and tortoises, but these pics are soo sweet and lovely! <3

[chairman]

Thanks all.

The tortoise experience is quite different from the snake experience. I generally prefer snakes but it is neat to have a large tortoise follow you around the yard hoping for treats.

[Albert Clark]

I can definitely relate to this experience. He is so cool! Amazing progression.

[Tsubaki]

What an awesome creature! :D