We rescued two male tortoises not too long ago. They have been through 4 homes (we are 5) that the last home knew about. They were kept in a 20 gallon tank on bark with no heat, none of the night lighting, not the correct food, no soaks, etc.
They are named A'Tuin and Chukwa. Chukwa is the smaller one, and he has had a rough time.. his eyes were sealed shut and seemed deflated, assuringly from dehydration. Both torts are doing much better in just a short time with proper care.
The substrate is the Bed-A-Beast style coconut fiber mock peat moss stuff, coconut bark pieces, and sand. There is a basking area, two water dishes, and a lit opposite side. I made two hides, as well. Cuttle bone and food plate are included. Not too shabby, eh? Sure beats the 20 gallon tank!!!
Chukwa is doing much better... eyes are open now. A'Tuin ate today!
They are named A'Tuin and Chukwa. Chukwa is the smaller one, and he has had a rough time.. his eyes were sealed shut and seemed deflated, assuringly from dehydration. Both torts are doing much better in just a short time with proper care.








The substrate is the Bed-A-Beast style coconut fiber mock peat moss stuff, coconut bark pieces, and sand. There is a basking area, two water dishes, and a lit opposite side. I made two hides, as well. Cuttle bone and food plate are included. Not too shabby, eh? Sure beats the 20 gallon tank!!!
Chukwa is doing much better... eyes are open now. A'Tuin ate today!