Question for the knowledgeable. Can anyone think of a risk in feeding tortoises a probiotic diet supplement after having treated them with medication for worms? My tortoise stools were notably softer after medication than before.
http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/05/07/scientists-figure-female-turtles-born-higher-temperatures
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My tortoises have been in their indoor quarters for almost two weeks. We have had cool rainy weather. Today was sunny and warm enough to use their outdoor pen. I observed one investigating some pebbles so I offered some cuttlebone as a replacement. I was surprised to see three of my five...
Arrrg. Coldest days of the year and our power company is doing a planned power outage from 9:00PM tonight till 6:00AM tomorrow morning. I have my generator out making sure hook up, start up and capacity issues are ironed out for tonight. Thank God for the generator.
What do folks here know about Ong Choy/Chinese Water Spinach and
Bitter Melon/ Momordica charantia?
The tortoises seem to love both. Any negative aspects people are aware of?
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I over heated one if my tortoises today as I sat there watching.
It was sunning itself in the pen when I decided to move it to an area outside the pen where I have arugula sprouting. The location was in full sun but shade was only a foot away.
Not knowing where he was caused him to just sit...
The San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society is holding its annual show this weekend July 19 and 20th.
Free Free Free in the Heart of Balboa Park
http://media.wix.com/ugd/840bd6_0b203977d1d140ab81e93491c9f41236.pdf
Probably a stupid question but I was wondering if putting up a shade cloth over part of my outside tortoise run would cut back the UV rays much or at all. The tortoises get too warm and seek shade under plants and a fixed shade area now. I was thinking if the sun was less intense they would...
If it will kill bees it can't be good for our tortoises either.
http://news.msn.com/us/are-your-store-bought-plants-killing-bees-1
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My tortoises have just started showing some interest in this weed.
Is this spurge? If not what is it and is it safe for them to eat.
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