Recent content by Washingtonpost77

Hello. I got this tub as well as the water version of waterland tubs. I like the land version because their is more swimming space and has a small ramp to get to the land part of the enclosure. The water version although much deeper does not give as much space to swim and has a much bigger and...

Hello. I have attached pics of the tub.

Hello. I just wanted to know if you can house a shallow water species of turtles such as a spotted turtle in a waterland land tub. The tub only can be filled with three inches of water. Thanks.

I just got another Egyptian tortoise and I have attached pics of its enclosure. I just wanted to know if this is a suitable enclosure for hatchling Egyptian tortoises. Thanks

Hi. I would live to see a front picture of your enclosure for your baby Egyptians. I want to be sure that I am housing it correctly. Thanks

I am just worried that if they eat just leafy greens that they will be always Hungary and not grow. My hatchling eats a variety of grocery store leafy greens but has not grown much. I have had him for about six months now.

I just bought some Mazuri pellets today. Is it okay to switch the diet from Leafy greens to feeding them Mazuri pellets only. Thanks

Hi. I currently own a pancake tortoise. I have been feeding him mainly been leafy vegetables. I also have a hatchling tortoise who eats the same diet. I just wanted to know if I should add some pellets or Mazuri tortoise food to their diet for health reasons. Thanks

Hello. My baby Egyptian tortoise passed away a couple of weeks ago. I think that you were right. The enclosure I had him in was too large. I moved my baby pancake to a plastic bin and he seems to be more active. Thanks for the advice.

I have that their are few home deworming products that you can buy to control the parasites. Two remedies that I found on the internet are using the medication pancur and pumpkin. I just wanted to know if anyone has sucess deworming using home remedies or is going to the vet the only cure. I...

Are the parasites harmless and can the turtle survive with them?

Hi. My pancake tortoises pooped in his enclosure and I found his poop moving. I put the poop closer to the light and found many tiny worms moving around. I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced something similar and has any idea of how to get rid of the parasites. Thanks.

Hello. I am currently using cypress mulch for my hermann tortoise but looking for a cleaner substrate and wanted to know if terrarium liner good to use.

Hello. Thanks for the advice. You mentioned in your reply that the zoo med tortoise house is too large for baby tortoises. I think that the zoo med tortoise house is perfect for baby tortoises. The best thing that I like about it is that seems to hold heat in. I also think that it was created...

I have an adult male Hermmans tortoise who has trouble sometimes breathing. I think that the problem could be is his larg beek. I just wanted to know if long beaks can cause breathing problems in turtles. I have attached pics of the tortoise.