lixxy990
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Can I ask what is everything I need to get for my tortoise cause I have never had one?
I am in Kent in South East England and we've had our Greek for 46 yearsSorry yes your right! I live in England with a medium garden which is partly hill and flat ground. I'd like the easiest tortoise to look after. I don't want one that will grow huge though?
Greek, Hermann's or Russian care is all very similar. One of the threeSo u recommend Greek ones? Sounds great anything else I should know? Like lighting for them?
I've read a bit but I'm so confused where I should buy the tortoise and supplies from? And the lighting like a heat lamp, what do I even do?
Could u list some muSt needs?Before you buy the tortoise get the enclosure fully set up.
Firstly, what type of enclosure are you planning ?
Space - minimum of 4'x8' enclosure. May need to be enclosed for some species and younger tortoisesCould u list some muSt needs?
Appreciate the help links won't openSpace - minimum of 4'x8' enclosure. May need to be enclosed for some species and younger tortoises
Substrate - ideally orchid bark or coco coir
UVB lamp and lamp holder - exactly what depends on the enclosure
Basking lamp, lamp holder and stand (but not for all species)
Ceramic Heat Emitter (maybe - depends on species and overnight temperatures) with thermostat and stand.
Terracotta plant saucer for water
Piece of flat rock or slate for food
Shelter/hide
Timers for lights
That's the basics. Now read and work out what you you're doing. We cannot tell you "buy that, that and that" You have to work it out according to what you can get and afford
Links won't open? I wonder why. Terribly sorry, cannot help here. Maybe @JoesMum @Yvonne G or @wellington will be able to help. Let's wait and see after I've tagged them in this post.Thanks so much just v worried, links won't open! Xxx
Copy the link and paste it into the URL bar of your web browserAppreciate the help links won't open
Thanks very much your usual help Linda.Copy the link and paste it into the URL bar of your web browser
OR
Go to Species Specific > Mediterranean Tortoises and open the forum for each species. The care sheet is 'pinned' at the top