Tortoise pictures (by request)

**Flatcoatluver** · 03-17-2006, 03:54 PM

I love turtles!!! They are so cute!!!!

**CagneyDog** · 03-17-2006, 05:53 PM

Aww, they're adorable.

**Jessika** · 03-17-2006, 06:05 PM

Oh I want a tortoise SO bad!!

I had turtles a year or so ago but they outgrew their tank (and my paycheck, unfortunately!) so I gave them to someone who had been keeping turtles his whole life and knew they were going to a good home!

Are they any tortoises you recommend for.. well, not a BEGINNGER, but not an expert, either

**Kater** · 03-22-2006, 04:14 PM

They are so gorgeous, Kari. I got a kick out of the cactus treat!!

Timmy is the largest, right? Are they all sulcatas? If so, I have never seen such young ones - Split and Spot are too cute!

This is Goliath from the sanctuary:

He was overfed a high-protein diet (by some idiot!) during his early years and now exceeds 200 lbs. He is at least 3x as large as another resident sulcata, Sampson, who is around twice his age. Sampson is normal-sized. The same idiot also had another sulcata, David, and he is around 150 lbs. At least they are all safe and happy now.

Look at the healthy shell growth!

Jessika, I would not recommend sulcatas for your experience level and climate. However, I don't really have any alternate suggestions. Do you have a reptile/exotics vet nearby? That is something to consider as well.

Thanks again for sharing, Kari. Give them all some green treats from Auntie Kate!