Recent content by elizabethernst

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    Finding a hearty diet

    Hello, all! Spring is here, and I’m looking to plant some hearty weeds in my tortoises out door enclosure. I’ve used the resource “Tortoise Table” for my safe wildflower list. Has anyone found seeds for these not so desirable plants and weeds or have you just foraged on your own?
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    Temporary indoor enclosure

    My Greek tortoise has an outdoor enclosure during the summer. We are just waking from hibernation now. I have built an indoor enclosure that will be used while the weather is still a little chilly and at night. What substrates should I have for the enclosure inside? Should I keep the wood...
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    Hibernation

    Should I be soaking my Greek tortoise while in hibernation? If so what temp would I soak him at?
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    Runny poop

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    Runny poop

    Thank you!
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    Runny poop

    The previous caretaker had him for 3 years it seemed. I have yet to weigh him, but intend to get a scale soon.
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    Runny poop

    Here are some photos of him. He is very active! The picture of his poop is poop, I accidentally ran it over while mowing.
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    Runny poop

    Hello, all! I’m a very new tortoise owner. I adopted a Greek tortoise from a rescue about a month and a half ago. He had been there awhile and was very healthy when I received him. He had a low protein/high fiber diet with the previous caretaker. I was told this consisted of store bought greens...
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