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DeesBalls
03-26-12, 05:56 PM
so here is a few pics of my tort table i started building, not finished but looks good!!!


http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/Blastoise/Blastoiseround24.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/Blastoise/Blastoiseround25-Copy.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/Blastoise/Blastoiseround212.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/Blastoise/Blastoiseround28.jpg

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/DGilliland22/Blastoise/Blastoiseround210.jpg


just a few to start, more to come..

the basking is at 120 right now, cool side is at 75 and the ambient is around 80 give or take...

i have more tinkering to do. all comments welcome!
Bradyloach
03-26-12, 05:57 PM
Wow. Outstanding :) do they need water dishes?
DeesBalls
03-26-12, 05:59 PM
yes- mine is being washed/disenfected right now.
Bradyloach
03-26-12, 06:02 PM
Well your doing great :D
DeesBalls
03-26-12, 06:11 PM
i hope so, he is an entergetic little guy, and eats good, im soaking him tomorrow for the 1st time.
Gungirl
03-26-12, 06:19 PM
I know nothing about torts but he looks so freaking cute on that table. How small is he 3-4"?
Bradyloach
03-26-12, 06:33 PM
How does he handle?
DeesBalls
03-26-12, 06:38 PM
I know nothing about torts but he looks so freaking cute on that table. How small is he 3-4"?

i am really not suppose to say, since i was told it is illegal to keep them under 3''... hint hint ;)


How does he handle?
like a baby... pick him right up, doesnt show any signs of aggression... not sure they do? lol, very nice.
alessia55
03-26-12, 06:41 PM
So CUTE! Will you put more rocks in there or leave the wide open spaces?
Gungirl
03-26-12, 06:42 PM
:nerd: lol... umm... ok then
Bradyloach
03-26-12, 06:46 PM
Well anyways he's a beaut! Im going to get a res turtle in a year or so :)
Trent
03-26-12, 06:50 PM
Looking good!
Bradyloach
03-26-12, 06:54 PM
What does a tortoise diet conist of?
FangsAnarchy
03-26-12, 08:06 PM
i am really not suppose to say, since i was told it is illegal to keep them under 3''... hint hint ;)



like a baby... pick him right up, doesnt show any signs of aggression... not sure they do? lol, very nice.

I thought you could keep them just not sell them as pets? Like you had to state that the animal was for science/learning or something? I could be wrong is that a state law?
DeesBalls
03-26-12, 09:52 PM
So CUTE! Will you put more rocks in there or leave the wide open spaces?

i will be adding more... rocks, plants and stuff, i just had to stop for the night, and get some homeowork done... microbiology isnt going to do its self..lol



lol... umm... ok then


lol hes around 1.5''-2.0'' very small, fits in the palm... litterally of my hand.



What does a tortoise diet conist of?

mostly greens... and grass. some veggies and fruits as well.



I thought you could keep them just not sell them as pets? Like you had to state that the animal was for science/learning or something? I could be wrong is that a state law?


not too sure honestly, just want to protect my self... sure i dont have to worry...
jarich
03-27-12, 08:28 AM
Im not seeing a UVB light, do you have one there?

Fruit is not good for them really, so that should only be an occasional thing. It can change their digestive system and interrupt their ability to digest their main food source - grasses. They should be eating at least 70% of their diet in grasses, if not more. In the summertime, you can literally let them eat your yard grasses and nothing more (provided you have a pesticide/herbicide free yard). They actually make specific seed varieties just for tortoises, if you look online. You can plant grasses indoors to grow for them the rest of the year. Aside from that, the odd treat to get them excited, like cactus fruit or collard greens. Keep in mind that they are designed for low protein foods. Greens and veggies are hard on their kidneys and liver as they have to then filter out the excess proteins. Over the years that can lead to problems and organ failure eventually.

If you want to add some plants, even ones that it can eat, put in some succulents. If you can find a great big aloe vera plant and put that in there he will munch on it and it looks cool. Alfalfa also works and is edible for them.
DeesBalls
03-27-12, 09:07 PM
Im not seeing a UVB light, do you have one there?

Fruit is not good for them really, so that should only be an occasional thing. It can change their digestive system and interrupt their ability to digest their main food source - grasses. They should be eating at least 70% of their diet in grasses, if not more. In the summertime, you can literally let them eat your yard grasses and nothing more (provided you have a pesticide/herbicide free yard). They actually make specific seed varieties just for tortoises, if you look online. You can plant grasses indoors to grow for them the rest of the year. Aside from that, the odd treat to get them excited, like cactus fruit or collard greens. Keep in mind that they are designed for low protein foods. Greens and veggies are hard on their kidneys and liver as they have to then filter out the excess proteins. Over the years that can lead to problems and organ failure eventually.

If you want to add some plants, even ones that it can eat, put in some succulents. If you can find a great big aloe vera plant and put that in there he will munch on it and it looks cool. Alfalfa also works and is edible for them.

i told ya about the uvb in the PM:)

as for the fruit, read they could in moderating, which is what i meant.. i dont feed it everyday. please send me some links to where i can buy seeds online. i have some type of alf alfa, but again, that other website (i told you in PM) told me not to use it?

i keep getting conflicting info .. :(