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    Corn husks as feed

    Hey all, my local supermarket has stand alone corn cobs with a peeling station and they let me take the husks no charge. The tortoisetable says yes to maize but no to corn on the cob. I’m assuming these husks are good to feed since it’s a grassy plant. Feeding young leopard tortoises, thanks!
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    Plant ID (Florida weeds/grasses)

    Thanks everyone! So I guess my follow up question is.. are these edible?
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    Plant ID (Florida weeds/grasses)

    Hey all, I’m new to south Florida and was wondering if any of these grasses/weeds/wildflowers in my yard are good food for hatchling age leopard tortoises? Thanks in advance!
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    You guys have been awesome, I wasn’t expecting such a huge response, and so quick. The substrate has been changed to the orchid bark (which smells awesome) and are happily munching down some arugula and Mazuri pellets as I write this. Thanks all!
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    What is the benefit of having the fine over larger bits.. my thought process would be the opposite as large pieces are less likely to be consumed
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    Is the zoo led reptile bark too course? Here is a crappy picture of it through the bag
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    Yeah I agree it’s exoensive and I will definitely hit up the nurseries but for now I’m a quick pinch I’ll shell out
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    Well shoot, Petco had the firbark I guess I’ll go and exchange
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    I appreciate the help.. in the pinch I couldn’t find orchid bark.. there was some enriched bags at Lowe’s and the non supplemented ones seemed like pretty large chunks of bark though I’m not sure how fine you mean by fine. I did find a bag of the eco earth coconut fiber substrate. Is this the...
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    Thanks for the replies! I’m gonna find some turtle pellets and a new substrate today. Is there a preference of those three subs mentioned? Also I live in south Florida.. I have plenty of weeds out in my yard which isn’t treated with anything. Am I understanding that I can go out back and pick...
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    Feeding hatchling leopard tortoises

    Hello everyone! I am a lifelong reptile keeper but am fairly new to tortoises and just wanted to make sure I’m feeding appropriately. I have two hatchling age leopard tortoises that I am currently feeding a mix of romaine with Timothy and orchard grass and an occasional green pepper or broccoli...
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