Bigham Farms Turtle & Tortoise Sanctuary

Bigham Farms Turtle & Tortoise Sanctuary We are a members only Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary and Rescue.
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We also have other animals that call this place home 🐪 🦝 🦎 🐍 🦜 🐖 🦘 🐒 To become a member click our Featured post at the top of our page!

When I tell you… sigh of relief!!
12/28/2024

When I tell you… sigh of relief!!

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12/27/2024

I'm barely able to form a sentence, but I'll try. Our entire family has been sick, but I (RJ) had it the worst. I've been in bed for days and haven't been able to look at anything, let alone reply to messages or comments. Every pharmacy was out of the medicine I was prescribed, and after multiple attempts to get the medication changed, we still haven't received any help from the doctor's office we went to, so I'm still feeling pretty rough. I'm hoping to feel better over the next few days and get back to posting normally, but can't guarantee anything as of now. Please be patient with messages, and we hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Patiently waiting for warmer weather, so I can do what I love the most: educating others about some of the most overlook...
12/24/2024

Patiently waiting for warmer weather, so I can do what I love the most: educating others about some of the most overlooked animals on the planet! 🐢🐊🦎🐍

Gogh is trying really hard to escape Peaches' turd 🤣. Don't worry, I made sure to change the water after taking this pic...
12/23/2024

Gogh is trying really hard to escape Peaches' turd 🤣. Don't worry, I made sure to change the water after taking this pic.🙃

One of the primary causes of mortality in pet baby tortoises is dehydration, or dehydration-related illnesses. To mitiga...
12/23/2024

One of the primary causes of mortality in pet baby tortoises is dehydration, or dehydration-related illnesses. To mitigate this risk, our baby tortoises undergo daily soaking sessions lasting 15-20 minutes, while our larger juveniles receive this treatment 2-3 times per week. Maintaining elevated humidity levels is also crucial for preventing health issues, such as pyramiding, in baby tortoises. It is essential to consult with a species-specific expert to ensure that these long-lived animals receive the optimal start to life!

Growth rings on a tortoise are referred to as annuli. While many assert that these rings can indicate a tortoise's age, ...
12/23/2024

Growth rings on a tortoise are referred to as annuli. While many assert that these rings can indicate a tortoise's age, this is inaccurate. Determining the true age of a turtle or tortoise is extremely challenging, and there is no certainty regarding their actual age.

The creek is beautiful this time of year.
12/22/2024

The creek is beautiful this time of year.

One of the largest trees on our property is what I call the “wedding tree” because it would be a beautiful backdrop for ...
12/21/2024

One of the largest trees on our property is what I call the “wedding tree” because it would be a beautiful backdrop for an outdoor wedding.
Shes a Willow Oak 🌳

So you think you saw an alligator snapping turtle?! Chances are it was a more common species called the common snapping ...
12/21/2024

So you think you saw an alligator snapping turtle?! Chances are it was a more common species called the common snapping turtle. If you are unsure what you saw, share a picture in the comments and we will tell you what you saw!

🐍🐢 Is that a snake mixed with a turtle?! Nope! Meet the amazing snake neck turtle!  These fascinating creatures hail fro...
12/21/2024

🐍🐢 Is that a snake mixed with a turtle?! Nope! Meet the amazing snake neck turtle!

These fascinating creatures hail from Australia, New Guinea, and East Timor. With their long, snakelike necks, they’re the ultimate food detectives, exploring holes and hard-to-reach spots for their favorite meals.

But there’s a catch! Their unique necks mean they can’t fully retreat into their shells, making them a bit more vulnerable to predators.

🌟 Turtle Rescue! 🌟 Today’s a rollercoaster of emotions for us! We just welcomed two new rescues, and while it’s super re...
12/20/2024

🌟 Turtle Rescue! 🌟

Today’s a rollercoaster of emotions for us! We just welcomed two new rescues, and while it’s super rewarding, it can be tough to see what they’ve been through. 🐢💔

Meet our yellow-bellied slider! 😞 She came in with serious shell issues from years of neglect—think dirty water and no proper basking spots. This is what happens when turtle care goes wrong!

On a brighter note, our second rescue is a Cumberland slider, and she looks great! 🎉 This species is becoming quite the trend, but remember: even though they might cost only $10-$30, a proper setup can run into the high hundreds or thousands!

Before you bring one of these cuties home, please do your homework! Your future turtle will appreciate it!

🐢✨ Tortoise on the Loose! ✨🐢Please share Hey friends! We’ve got a bit of a mystery on our hands! There’s a tortoise spot...
12/20/2024

🐢✨ Tortoise on the Loose! ✨🐢
Please share
Hey friends! We’ve got a bit of a mystery on our hands! There’s a tortoise spotted near Highway 43 before County High, and we’re on a mission to find his owner! 🕵️‍♀️🐢

We think it’s a sulcata tortoise, and with temps dropping into the low 30s and high 20s tonight, it’s a death sentence for this animal. 🥶

Picture is for attention, we didn’t receive any pictures of the animal so fingers crossed it was just a common snapper making its way into brumation/hibernation. We have no native tortoise species this far north in Alabama.

🐢💧 Got a pet turtle? Here’s a turtle tip you’ll want to remember! 🧼Did you know that turtles can produce a huge bio load...
12/20/2024

🐢💧 Got a pet turtle? Here’s a turtle tip you’ll want to remember! 🧼

Did you know that turtles can produce a huge bio load? Yup, they eat and p**p a ton! Because of this, keeping your water clean is super important. A filter rated for more gallons than your tank is a must! Even if the water looks clear, regular partial water changes are recommended to keeping your shelled buddy happy and healthy.

Let’s not be just another statistic of turtle owners! Give your pet the life it deserves! 🐢❤️

🐢 Have any turtle tips you’d like to share?!

We have been working very hard to update our website! Please visit and see what all we have to offer. We are very hopefu...
12/19/2024

We have been working very hard to update our website! Please visit and see what all we have to offer. We are very hopeful for 2025, but we need your help!

http://bighamfarmsexotics.com/

Big shout out to our newest top fans! Blake Swanson, Elizabeth Peplowski, Jennifer Allen Scruggs, Kenzy Hamner Freeman, ...
12/18/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans!

Blake Swanson, Elizabeth Peplowski, Jennifer Allen Scruggs, Kenzy Hamner Freeman, Lisa Harvey, Nicholas Johnson, Danny Jackson, Morgan Cooley, Nate Glaze, Bethany B. Price, Micah Davis, Denise Kilpatrick Walker, Sienna Alliyah, Nick Kaiser, Matthew McCann, Ruth Farmer, Jason Edwards, Beverly Rodgers Winstead, Payton Cathey, Audrey Elliott Price, Katie Kizer, Jennifer Champion Roach

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

🌍🐢 Meet Jonathan, the ultimate old-timer! Hatching around 1832, this Seychelles giant tortoise is not just any tortoise—...
12/18/2024

🌍🐢 Meet Jonathan, the ultimate old-timer! Hatching around 1832, this Seychelles giant tortoise is not just any tortoise—he’s the oldest known living land animal, clocking in at an incredible 192 years young in 2024! 🥳✨

Jonathan calls the beautiful island of Saint Helena home, and he’s seen a LOT in his lifetime. From the invention of the telephone to the rise of the internet, this tortoise has experienced history like no other! 📜

Believe it or not, we have this same species right here at our Sanctuary! Be sure to get pictures with him while he's small so you can look back and take more in 50 years! 🙃🤣

🐢This week alone, we rescued 4 more turtles!🐢We’re working hard on our new giant rescue turtle pond, and we want YOU to ...
12/18/2024

🐢This week alone, we rescued 4 more turtles!🐢

We’re working hard on our new giant rescue turtle pond, and we want YOU to be a part of it! For every $40 donation, you can have your name or a loved one’s name on the finished plaque. What a cool way to make a difference and get some recognition!

Ready to make a splash? Donate today and secure your spot on the plaque! Donation link below, send us a message after donating with the name you’d like on the finish plaque! You can even do business name, Family names, or children’s class name!

https://square.link/u/681mmIvS

Baby turtles have been illegal to sell (under 4 inches) in the U.S. since 1975 🤯. Although most pet stores and beach sho...
12/17/2024

Baby turtles have been illegal to sell (under 4 inches) in the U.S. since 1975 🤯. Although most pet stores and beach shops sell them, the laws are rarely enforced. The reason for the ban is the extremely high rate of salmonella infections in children.

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11926 Upper Columbus Road
Coker, AL
35452

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