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I have a 3 year old desert tortoise who is ready to be outside full-time in his big outdoor table, but I'm not sure if it stays warm enough here for him, even in the summer. Looking for some guidance. Temps stay consistently in the upper sixties to mid seventies during the daytime, and I've...

Is it ok to feed carrot tops occasionally to a DT? Thanks!

Is it ok to feed tortoises the leaves that come around broccoli florets on occasion?

From what I've been reading, baby tortoises need a higher protein content in their diet than adults do. Is feeding alfalfa sprouts occasionally to a hatchling a good idea? Once a week or every other week?

I think I may have found our Little Liam's preferred form of calcium... I plopped a cuttlebone down today and the little fellow munched happily at one end! Having trouble getting that hard back off of the thing, though, and I've read it's not safe to leave it on. Does anyone have any pointers...

What kinds of things do your torties like to bask on? Flat rocks or tiles? Right on the substrate? Looking for suggestions as to how to make one of Liam's favorite spots in his enclosure more comfortable for him. :)

I am so frustrated because I can't seem to get the substrate right. First I thought I'd use sterile play sand mixed with organic potting soil, but learned that the sand could be ingested and cause impaction, and the potting soil, though organic, contained "natural fertilizer" in the form of...

We have a hatchling (3 weeks old tomorrow) desert tortoise and I want to make sure our temps are spot on. What is the best range for a very young CDT?

Hi all, my family and I are constructing our first ever tort table for our baby CDT hatchling, Little Liam. Though Liam is small (only two weeks old) the table is big - about 4' x 8'. And (I feel) it's coming along nicely! The challenge will be moving it out of the garage and into the yard...

Hi guys! So lucky to have found you. We were given a hatchling (California?) desert tortoise by my father-in-law one week ago, and we've named him Little Liam. It's too soon, of course, to know for sure if Liam is a male, but we're just assuming so for now. We want to provide as healthy and...

Hi all, so glad to have found you! My family and I were given a hatchling desert tortoise by my father-in-law a week ago today, and we have named him Little Liam. He is two weeks old now, having hatched on 8/18. Since we've brought him home, I've seen no evidence that Liam has pooped or peed! So...