Decisions Decisions!

[Soco71]

I just got done building a new enclosure for my Russian and Herman tortoises, they both now live in a 4x8 dual enclosure and loving the new digs. The problem is I now have an empty enclosure. I was either thinking another Herman or a Golden Greek. And there is a reptile expo in my area thus weekend. Any suggestions?

 

[Yvonne G]

Well you already have a Russian and a Hermanns, how about a lovely Greek?

 

[Gillian M]

I agree with @Yvonne G . I for one have had Oli (my beloved Greek tort) for nearly six years, and he's doing GREAT.

 

[Clawem]

I also live in Orange County do you have them outside during the summer.

 

[Soco71]

I also live in Orange County do you have them outside during the summer.

I do have them outside during the summer, that's my predicament, I've herd that Greeks have a problem with humidity, would I have to keep him or her inside?

 

[Soco71]

Well you already have a Russian and a Hermanns, how about a lovely Greek?

I keep my Torts outside in the summer and I've herd that Greeks have a problem with humidity, would I have to keep him or her inside, it's very humid here in the summer?

 

[Patty P]

Hi Soco. I live in the next county!
Do you ever get ticks on your tortoises when they are outdoors? I just got my first Hermann's tort. He is 5 months old but I was told that ticks could be a issue for baby torts.
Enjoy the Expo. I think White Plains is having another Expo in April.

 

[Soco71]

Hi Soco. I live in the next county!
Do you ever get ticks on your tortoises when they are outdoors? I just got my first Hermann's tort. He is 5 months old but I was told that ticks could be a issue for baby torts.
Enjoy the Expo. I think White Plains is having another Expo in April.

I've never had an issue with ticks, I have 2 dogs so I treat the borders of my yard with tick and flea spray I also have deer deterrence to keep them out to protect my garden. Obviously not everyone takes these types of precautions. I do it mainly for the dogs I never knew ticks wer a problem for torts, so thank you I will definitly be keeping an eye out.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I also say ;
Go Greek!

 

[teresaf]

I say....Pics please! I like seeing enclosures!

 

[Tom]

I do have them outside during the summer, that's my predicament, I've herd that Greeks have a problem with humidity, would I have to keep him or her inside?

Greeks don't have any more of a problem with humidity than your russian or hermanni does. That is to say, they don't have a problem with it.

 

[Tom]

Do you ever get ticks on your tortoises when they are outdoors? I just got my first Hermann's tort. He is 5 months old but I was told that ticks could be a issue for baby torts.

Who told you that?

I'm not from that part of the world, but ticks are usually very species, or at least family, specific. Meaning a deer tick is not going to prey on a snake, for example. Since there are no tortoises native to that area, it is very unlikely that you will ever encounter a tortoise tick.

 

[Soco71]

I say....Pics please! I like seeing enclosures!

I'm not very handy so there are a couple of cool obstacles my father n law is putting together for me he pretty much build the whole enclosure, then I plan on posting pics of the whole shabang lol!!

 

[BrianWI]

Heebie Jeebies!

http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2016/04/ticks/

 

[Yvonne G]

Heebie Jeebies!

http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2016/04/ticks/

Yipes! A picture is worth a thousand words!

 

[Patty P]

Who told you that?

I'm not from that part of the world, but ticks are usually very species, or at least family, specific. Meaning a deer tick is not going to prey on a snake, for example. Since there are no tortoises native to that area, it is very unlikely that you will ever encounter a tortoise tick.

My exotic vet warned me (he removes ticks from his own torts every summer). I was instructed to check the vent area and the neck folds. Dog ticks in my area (Southern NY state) like reptile blood but I am not sure about deer ticks. Anyone who is in my yard for more than 10 minutes must do a tick check. Dog and deer ticks are everywhere after a humidity spell. It is most annoying! And yes, I have had Lyme disease.

 

[Gillian M]

I keep my Torts outside in the summer and I've herd that Greeks have a problem with humidity, would I have to keep him or her inside, it's very humid here in the summer?

I do not think so, with all my respect.

I live in Jordan - a VERY DRY climate. I give Oli daily soaks in warm water and spray his enclosure with water.

 

[DutchieAmanda]

I've never had an issue with ticks, I have 2 dogs so I treat the borders of my yard with tick and flea spray I also have deer deterrence to keep them out to protect my garden. Obviously not everyone takes these types of precautions. I do it mainly for the dogs I never knew ticks wer a problem for torts, so thank you I will definitly be keeping an eye out.

I'd be very careful with the tick and flea spray around your torts, because it might be toxic for them!

 

[Clawem]

mine are outside for the past 2 summers March-November so far no ticks. I do have ticks in my yard during the summer.

 

[Kaliman1962]

my greeks tank is always at 80% humidity, no problems, keeps shell nice & smooth