9 months ago my favorite female Russian tortoise went missing. The gardener had knocked a slot between the cinderblock wall and we thought she had escaped. Just today we are moving so we are removing the enclosure walls from the ground and we found her 2ft deep buried underground. I put her in...
I was watching a video tour of a cricket and roach breeding facility and I noticed they have flipped over bottles with a dish beneath it (water dispenser), which they use instead of water crystals. I thought that was a great idea as it’s easier and more economical than purchasing crystals. Does...
Grass should be the majority of the Sulcata’s diet. Although it’s nice to supplement with other foods to better the health of your animal. Variety, variety, variety!
15 min soaks are enough, I soak mine for 30min. If you want your tortoise to get natural sun, it’s better to make an outdoor enclosure like Tom said when the tortoise is old enough to be out of a controlled environment. If I were you I would soak the tortoise indoors not to risk over heating...
Im aware that all supplements have to be 100% phosphorus free. My question is how much cholecalciferol powder do I have to mix in with a pound of Ca powder for example to make an effective yet safe supplement? I’m going to get 50-100lbs of Ca powder because it’s cheap in bulk. I might sell some...
Does anyone know the ratio of Ca to Cholecaliferol in Reptile supplements? Is there a specific IU per gram that should be used? (I’m trying to construct my own supplements for my tortoises).
There are many adoption centers that give Russians for little or no fee. Check to see if there are any in your area before you buy one. I find a lot when hiking that were pets and unfortunately released. I take them to the SDTTS - (my local rescue).
Sphagnum moss does hold humidity, although there are plenty of other alternatives that don’t pose serious health issues. Most tortoises tend to eat them and there are countless stories of impaction from them. Tortoises do not recognize heat from underneath them. They are programmed to...
Just Incase you don’t know; You must have a CBW permit to own a radiated tortoise. If you don’t already have one, they are nearly impossible to get these days.
They shouldn’t be kept on sphagnum moss. Tortoises will eat it which causes impaction. Heat mats should also not be used for tortoises, use overhead heaters such as a CHE.
We need some photos of your tortoise(s) and enclosure to better assist you. My Russian tortoises are outside 24/7. I’m in South CA as well. If you choose to keep them out permanently make sure the house is kept heated and doesn’t drop below 65F. The humidity only applies to baby russian...
Your gecko is beautiful. I’ve heard that fertilized soil shouldn’t be used because if those white pellets are ingested it could be harmful. I’d do more research on that and double check with some experienced keepers.
Cover up the mesh using a tarp or aluminum wrap to block humidity from escaping. Or better yet get your tortoise a closed chamber. Members here recommend apcages.com
Good for you. Though, you should of thought that through before making this thread and exciting people over nothing. I would never make a thread for an adoption then say “I’m just gonna keep it” after tons of people reply. It’s just unethical. Think that through before making an adoption thread...