I have a Russian tortoise for sale with 40 gallon tank, lights and accessories in Southwest Virginia. I had big plans to make her an outdoor enclosure etc etc but life just isnt letting me accomplish that and I feel horrible having her in the tank all the time. I want her to go to someone with a...
All died, either didn't water enough or watered too much, I don't know. Starting again. Thankfully I have a TON of seeds. Gonna plants them more sparingly this time.
So far so good on inside ones. Did not plant outside ones, weather has been too crazy. Have a grow light on them and turn them daily so they don't lean one direction. The man at Lowes thought I said I was growing WEED, not weeds lol it was funny. Bet he doesn't run across too many people who...
I was going to try a few in her outdoor enclosure I'm trying to set up and see if I can get some to grow before it gets too cold, and plant a bunch indoors in a planter for indoor use as everyday food. I'm terrible at growing anything. I kill cactus. lol
Where the dirt is, is where I Plan to plant the weed seeds. Looking for a 2nd pool to add on a water place and more plants / shade areas. Will cut a hole in side of each and ramp then together. Getting chicken wire for the top to keep birds out.
I have the same curse with pets. My dog has epilepsy and cant stand to be 2 ft from me. My one cat hates for anything to be on a table. She throws everything in the floor, methodically, one by one and watches them fall. And my other cat will attack anything or anyone I raise my voice to...
UPDATE: Based on feedback, substrate changed to Cypress mulch. Water and food bowls upgraded. Basking rock added. Diet now is spring mix (organic) and some Kale greens. Basking spot temp is now 92degrees. Soaking almost daily. I obtained a large plastic kiddie pool and ordered Testudo mix seeds...
http://www.tortoisesupply.com/TestudoMix
I ordered these seeds based on Toms recommendation but its turning Fall here now so I don't think outside growth will happen. Has anyone had luck growing them indoors. I ordered the 6oz pack to start with. How big of a container should I get to grow them...
At what size can I stop worrying about the pterodactyls around here trying to make off with my tortoise? We have all kinds of large predator birds here in the mountains. Also what other predators do I need to be concerned about when making my outdoor enclosure?
I switched to a terra cotta plant water bowl and all seemed fine day 1 and 2 but today all the water is gone and the substrate is soaked. It seems to have seeped through the saucer. I added more water but my question is, wont that get the substrate TOO wet?
Mine clawed at corners when I first got her too. I was advised to put a strip of duct tape around the tank so she could not see out, and it worked like a charm. Just one strip all around was enough for her to realize she cant walk through the glass no matter how hard she tries.
I did a lot of breed research b4 buying her and wanted one for so long. I adore her although I think she's plotting my demise if I keep messing with her tank lol. She will have to deal with it until I get it right though. I was so misinformed on how to care for her, I'm basically starting over.