I know sulcata tortoises aren't supposed to eat any meat but after basra, our pet sulcata, ate our pet parakeet (e:paul,49948) , I was a little sceptical. Then the other day (e:matthew) was playing with our hamster in the tortoises room and the tortoise went nuts. At first we thought it was because the hamster smelled like hay/grain which kind of smells like the hay pellets we mix in with the tortoise food.
So after that I decided to take a piece of faux fur and attach it to black thread. It smelled like absolutely nothing so that it would rule out a taste for the grain. He really like to chase it. We did this for about an hour. It makes me think I can take him for a walk this way in the summer.
I am still unsure if he is trying to eat it or being territorial or just curious. Then again I found him with a squirrel paw once and my old sulcata I found eating a crow in the backyard.
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11/07/2010 23:46 #53079
Basra the Sulcata tortoise chases hamsterCategory: pets
11/07/2010 21:43 #53077
Crab ApplesCategory: food
Seriously, who buys crab apples. O didn't even know you could eat them... and at that price!
lilho - 11/08/10 18:22
if i was there, we would find out.
if i was there, we would find out.
11/07/2010 20:34 #53076
Day at the zooCategory: animals
Well after boycotting it since the mid 90s I decided to give it another chance. A lot of stuff seemed to change for the better. I really liked the new exhibit with mixed animals in a more natural habitat.
The tiger pretty much attacked our window.
I think you can find this same thing on craigslist.
The tiger pretty much attacked our window.
I think you can find this same thing on craigslist.
lilho - 11/08/10 18:24
ok, all i remember is that nasty primate house that smelled like shit all the time, it was so gross. the zoo here is pretty cool, so you should visit and we can rent a double bike with an umbrella and a basket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok, all i remember is that nasty primate house that smelled like shit all the time, it was so gross. the zoo here is pretty cool, so you should visit and we can rent a double bike with an umbrella and a basket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
metalpeter - 11/08/10 18:01
I can't say the last time I've been to the zoo, like the Tiger shot...
I can't say the last time I've been to the zoo, like the Tiger shot...
mrmike - 11/07/10 20:36
I got past the tiger's window on my way into work each day. Still makes you jump when she does that
I got past the tiger's window on my way into work each day. Still makes you jump when she does that
11/06/2010 22:06 #53072
Missing IllustratorCategory: art
Sometimes I miss illustrator so much. I decided to just play with inkscape more to try and get over but I just miss the gradient mesh tool so bad.
lilho - 11/08/10 18:24
that's cute.
that's cute.
11/06/2010 12:53 #53067
The warm hatCategory: clothing
It looks ridiculous but its so warm.
theecarey - 11/09/10 13:53
now*
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theecarey - 11/09/10 13:53
Not that it is cooler, I wear hats all of the time. Always looking for the perfect lightweight-ish hat. I need a warm hat like that. But does it feel like 10 lbs of hat? I could just strap my cat to my head for the same effect.
Not that it is cooler, I wear hats all of the time. Always looking for the perfect lightweight-ish hat. I need a warm hat like that. But does it feel like 10 lbs of hat? I could just strap my cat to my head for the same effect.
metalpeter - 11/07/10 08:56
It doesn't look that bad you just need to barrow (e:Tinypliny)'s ax and you will look fine or maybe a giant bottle of Vodka (has to be Russian though). The main thing is if it keeps you warm with out making you too warm....
It doesn't look that bad you just need to barrow (e:Tinypliny)'s ax and you will look fine or maybe a giant bottle of Vodka (has to be Russian though). The main thing is if it keeps you warm with out making you too warm....
tinypliny - 11/06/10 13:25
It's probably a fashion statement north and south of the 60 deg latitude.
It's probably a fashion statement north and south of the 60 deg latitude.
Wow - he really ran top speed there! I wonder if running like that makes them super tired because of the heavy shell... Are their leg muscles developed for running? Could you train a tortoise to run?
I wonder if they way you have feed him where you have him come to the food (I have seen that on video on here I think) is why he chases things that move? I also wonder if in the wild they chase things that move out of instinct even if catching something might not be good for them....