You’re right. Bananas should only be fed rarely. They’re high in sugar and phosporus. There are other more healthy options to choose from. Papayas are a great staple fruit and are high in calcium and vitamin C. (Not implying that fruits are a staple food). Others include mangoes, melons and...
Try grating some butternut squash on top of their leafy greens. I’ve heard it’s a favourite among beardies. My beardies LOVE butternut squash, it’s the first food they pick out of their bowl.
My male beardie likes colorful veggies, while my female is a lot more interested in leafy greens and...
My Tortoise is finally starting to accept food! She/he seems a lot happier with a larger enclosure. I’m not about its gender yet. Here’s a photo a took of him/her.
So it’s been a while since I posted this thread and I’d like to update you all on my current situation. Diet wise, I have started planted turnips, rutabagas, chards and dino kale. They’re all growing well, so hopefully they’ll be ready to harvest in a few months.
I also started building a 4’ by...
I’m thinking Dandelion, Hibiscus, Collard, Mustard, Turnip tops, Chicory (are the flowers edible?), Endive/Escarole, Radish tops, Kohlrabi tops, beet tops and carrot tops. The last three I can get a hold off on a farmers market, the others I’ll have to grow myself.
Do these sound good?
Unfortunately no. I’m gonna need help from my father to build a new indoor enclosur, and he’s not home at the moment.
Yes, I’d love to plant flowers too! Which ones are both easy to grow inside and nutritious for the tortoise?
Sorry, I’ve been absent for awhile now. Things are pretty much the same. Though, she’s more active. She’s curious whenever I place her food bowl in the enclosure, but won’t take a bite. It’s like she’s hungry, but doesn’t like the food I give her. I think I’m going to start growing my own foods...
No you’re right. Nothing grows here due to harsh weather conditions. I might be able to grow my own plants though.
I have not heard of those brands but I’m probably able to order them somewhere.
I have not heard of anyone growing turnips and radishes here, but carrot tops, beetroot tops, kale...
Thank you for your answers! Very helpful.
I’ll admit I have to make a few changes, and I will. But diet wise, this is the best I can offer sadly. I’ve been in every large stores in the country and spring mix is the best I can find. No collards, mustards, dandelions, escarole, endives, nor...
Here is a picture of her enclosure at the moment. Planning on building her a larger one. Also to get her a basking spot lamp and a seperate UV light (tube).
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My russian tortoise has been refusing food recently and I can’t figure out why. She’s 2 yo (turning 3) and is being kept in an open wooden enclosure. She’s being kept inside all year round, as the outside temperatures are too low even during the summer. I’m thinking she may be...
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I got this little guy from someone who couldn’t keep him anymore. Now, when I got him she told me he was a Greek tortoise but he looks a lot more like a Russian to me. Is he a Greek or a Russian tortoise? and what are the visual/physical differences between those two?
Hello! What’s the recommended enclosure size for a 2 yo Greek Tortoise? It’s pretty small right now so I want to build him a new one that’s the right size for him. He’s around 3 in wide if that matters.. Also, should I use a 2 in 1 light bulb with UVB and heat, or should I get one of each? If a...
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My little brother recently bought a small greek tortoise from someone who couldn’t have it anymore. It’s been 1 month and it won’t eat anything. We’re feeding it pellets, dried herbs (available in the pet store) and different types of greens. It’s a small tortoise around 7 cm, and...