Redfoot tortoises are very smart. Not only can they go head-to-head on touch screen computer tests with dogs, rats, mice,Continue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Groceries”
Category Archives: Malti the Tortoise
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Cloaking Device
Even when Malti was 4 weeks old and the size of my palm, she already had the most gorgeous coloring.Continue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Cloaking Device”
Pearl, Malti & Bruce Say Happy Mother’s Day!
When you have feathers or a shell and you hit the luck jackpot and get the greatest grandma on theContinue reading “Pearl, Malti & Bruce Say Happy Mother’s Day!”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Young, Small and Delicious
In South American where Malti’s species hails from, red footed tortoises are considered a…um…delicacy. “Tortoise pie” is said to beContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Young, Small and Delicious”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Eyesight
Malti’s eyes often look black, especially when she is sitting in the sun. It took a long time to realizeContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Eyesight”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Repurposing
I grew up with parrots. They are small and quick and LOUD. I also cared for a group of rescuedContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Repurposing”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Basking
Malti hails from South America. Redfooted tortoises are native to the country, and they can be found in diverse habitats,Continue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Basking”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: New Things
I can’t remember where I read it, but early on in my journey to learn how to become a tortoiseContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: New Things”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Furred Beings
Here at Casa Feathers n Beak n Shells, we have always had quite a diverse little flock. There is Pearl,Continue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Furred Beings”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Interior Design
As mama and official “enrichment coordinator” to two small shells, I take habitat decor quite seriously indeed. This past winter,Continue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Interior Design”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Going IN
I’ve shared in previous posts here how Malti has a thing for fences. If she sees a fence, she wantsContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Going IN”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Treats
It took me awhile to figure out that Malti didn’t find everything equally tasty. Pretty much from day one sheContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Treats”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Adventure
I’ve always been worried about tortoise enrichment. Before I became Malti’s mommy, my only other experience caring for reptiles wasContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Adventure”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Tortoise and Hare
Some shelled beings are very fast and energetic. Take Malti’s box turtle brother, Bruce, for example. Blink and you’ll missContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Tortoise and Hare”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Salmon
When I first brought Malti home, I really had no idea what tortoises ate. Some tortoises actually have very specializedContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Salmon”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Soaking
From day one of Malti’s and my life together, I knew she needed frequent soaks. Her breeder told me thisContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Soaking”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Fences
There is no easy way to say this. Tortoises hate fences. They hate them so much that even if thereContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Fences”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Curiosity
When I first brought Malti home, I had no idea what to expect. All I had to go on wasContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Curiosity”