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http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?st=true&mode=main&catID=674 they seem a bit confused if its safe for torts to eat or not... considering some have been seen eating it in the wild... ive had a few people tell me it was safe to feed but im a bit confused now. koopa did have it...

http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/site/plants_19.asp?st=true&mode=main&catID=674 They seem a bit confused as to if this plant is safe to feed or not so they just put it as do not feed. Ive had a few people tell me they feed it and its fine. so i thought i would come see what you all think before...

can anyone add to this? there is SOOO much im worried it might go away soon if i dont get on it

wow forgot about this glad its back to life a bit, we actually ended up getting a russian tortoise! hubby was a bit put off on the bug deal lol figured it would be easier in our situation to go with RT due to the fact they only eat greens and that would be soo much easier. as far as all the...

yeah thats what i thought too, but it still freaks me out a bit because nobody seems to know of this weed. it sounds like a great little plant and i would love to plant it in the enclosure but i want to be 100% sure... its really hard to find good weeds here, its so much different from places...

anyone know if its safe to feed?? :(

http://www.tropicalforages.info/key/Forages/Media/Html/Macroptilium_lathyroides.htm here is some info on what i have growing EVERYWHERE!! (i mean it i cant even see my grass on the front lawn) im wondering if this is safe to feed a russian tortoise? its non-toxic from what i can tell but im not...

awesome thanks a bunch guys :) he is def. active and seems happy enough only took 1 day to realize i was the food god and will come as soon as he thinks we are anywhere around his enclosure. loves his neck rubs. thanks so much though to all of you if it wasnt for this forum i would never have...

the shell is okay? we only got him a few weeks ago (1st tortoise ive had) are those growth lines or the start of pyramiding?

so maybe mixing just a small amount of the bean sprouts lots hibiscus leaves and the grassland tortoise food? i dont want to make him sick or anything im trying to see if i can get a friend to run to the store for me and just buy a small spring mix so that will be my last resort

im just wondering if koopa looks healthy to all of you (hes a russian tortoise) took a few pictures when we were out on the deck getting some sun

im wondering if bean sprouts are okay to feed russian tortoises on occasion. I just now ran out of greens and im really sick so i know i wont be able to make it to the store until later tomorrow (little guy got his food for today just worried about tomorrow morning not being able to feed him at...

Koopa's neck is tan... honestly dont think i have seen pick colored necks on Russians even in pictures... could his/her neck be irritated by something? pictures would help im sure. just did a quick Google search and someone in another forum had the same problem. linked to shedding, and possibly...

WHAT?!? why would someone do that... did you find out what the white stuff was? it almost looked like it hit buddy in the face! Really dont understand people these days... my generation sucks... no respect for anyone or anything... Glad buddy is okay!! and good for you for not bashing the kids...

gotta agree with u there tyler, after reading a bit more into it last night and talking to my husband about it (who is following the story daily) they def. are using the torts as a excuse. take a good look when u drive by its going crazy over there, even threats from the gov. that they will...