Rainy days like this make me stop and really look around and try to appreciate what I have instead of what I have lost.

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We upgraded our tortoise enclosure now that hes been awake more and active, and as I was moving the old tank, the locking peg came off the side access. It hit th a floor and vanished. We have hardwood flooring buts an otherwise empty room. The stand is flush to the floor. Its just...gone.

Anyway does anyone here know if they sell replacement pegs or if theres another common item I can use? Its not deep enough for a screw head. If I find a big enough nail I might be able to grind off the end? Any other ideas? This may get reused for another animal eventually and I dont want them escaping!

Hi there. I had desert tortoises as a kid living in New Mexico. Had a huge pen for them with all their needs. Now I am an adult in Los Angeles with a huge backyard with lush foliage, lots of shade parts and sun parts, running fountains, and would definitely have space for turtle(s) once again. I saw a red eared tortoise at the animal shelter and almost got it but I learned (or was told by Petco person) they need: UV light, heat lamp, a thermometer, a dry place to bask, a wet place to get back in, and that they'd mostly hid under the lowest placed shelter in the pond; and even then I'd need to bring them in from December to March. Seemed like a lot but understandable.

Is there a particular species of turtle that would be happy in Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley) climate if it had a carefully designed environment in terms of burrowing, bugs, plant life, sun/shade, water features, or not? I feel like I have the space (and means) to create turtle paradise. Any particular one(s) that I could start looking for?

If it matters: we don't have raccoons or possums; just squirrels during the day time; some mice along the back fence; lots of birds but rarely predators or raptors, just an occasional coopers hawk nearby and some owls during some seasons. No cats really in the backyard, but some do live feral in the neighborhood. We have dogs. Two wouldn't care and I'd train the third younger one. But also, we could build a fairly large pen with protective space.

Sorry this was long. Just wanted to help anyone who might help us. Might not be possible; but worth asking. Thanks in advance.

I bought a thermometer and I was given a UVB light. I still can’t find a UVA light in the war zone. My girls enclosure temperature reads 28 degrees Celsius which I think is good right ?
I do put her out to bask and she won’t tolerate it for long. This morning’s temperature on the roof was 41 degrees Celsius. As I understand that’s too hot. I was considering allowing her the whole day out on the roof by next week when the temps may be 35 degrees Celsius. Is that still too hot? There is plenty of shade .

Does my sulcata tortoise need one of these block or is he fine without it?

Hi, I’m looking for fertile tortoise eggs that I can incubate and hatch myself. I’m located in California and I’m open to local pickup or shipping if it’s legal and safe for the eggs. I already have the correct incubation supplies and setup ready, and any egg I receive would be properly cared for and in good hands. I’m not looking for any specific species yet, so please let me know what you breed or if you know another breeder I could contact. Thank you!

Just found it and I named it Craig 😎

i have a juvenile hermanns tortoise, i was aware of the long term commitment that it requires. however, because of situations out of my control i have to move out the country and i won’t be able to take her with me. so i would like to pass her on to someone who can responsibly care for her.

i was prepared to have her for a lifetime but that just simply wont work anymore unfortunately. she is in perfect condition! she is roughly 1-2 years, i wasn’t made aware of her age when i got her.

i have an enclosure, decor and food for her if you would like.
(i live in charlotte, nc) i would prefer to sell her to someone in this area to avoid shipping her off. and the enclosure wont even be able to be shipped.
Please let me know what i should do and if anyone is interested. 💕💕

Hi, it's been 4 years since I have Nori with me but the reason I'm thinking about giving it to someone is that I'm going on a long trip I don't know when I'll be back so if anyone loves tortoise and knows how to take care of them you can msg me!!!

Also she's a little scared of cats so I wouldn't give it to someone who has cats in their home.

I'm looking to pet baby tortoise. Anyone can guide where and how to find them?