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Hi everyone! My hermann's tortoise is about 5 years old, and growing fast! She has been pacing around which normally means she wants more space. She seems to do this after she has grown like 2 inches. When I upgrade her enclosure, she'll stop pacing. So I think it's time she gets a new...

I can't use the soil I have in my garden, I had it tested last year and it is slightly acidic. I wouldn't want to expose my tortoise to that. I asked the person at Home Depot and they said there is nothing added to it, it's just dirt

So, it is summer here in Michigan and I built an enclosure outside for my tortoise. I have read a lot of questions about soil, but I really want like brand names and/or the name of the soil. I bought this topsoil, I will post the link below, I just want to make sure its safe! Thanks much...

Here is the link http://www.burpee.com/mobile/flowers/zinnias/zinnia-pinwheel-mix-prod000436.html Does anyone know good seeds I can buy from a store? Brand names?

Someone told me that I could feed my tortoise zinnia and I checked tortoise table and the tortoise table said it was safe. I bought burpee's pinwheel mix. Is this okay?

Hi everyone! I have a hermann tortoise that is almost 1. I was wondering what greens do you suggest that I buy at a grocery store in the winter (I live in Michigan)? Also, what plants should I grow/buy that Hermann tortoises enjoy? She is a picky eater. She won't eat anything without flowers! Is...

Thank you for all of your help, I learned a lot more from this than books I have read. His needing right now is coconut fiber. I tried natural cypress mulch and others but he will eat it! And I got so worried. I do mix this with top soil. I am building his new cage now! And I live in Michigan so...

What weeds count as non-toxic?

Okay the book I read said the humidity didn't have to be that high. I want to be the best parent I can be! Could I plant some coleus, oregano, and geranium in his enclosure? What plants are really god for them? This is his cage currently. I am building him a new one, that's why I want to know...

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. I have read a couple books on my new tortoise but none of them truly answer my questions about him. I want to know what humidity percentage I have to have his enclosure at, what plants they love to eat, how to keep their shell from deforming, and what...