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I'll look into that one. Thanks. My torts eat primarily greens, fruit, mushrooms and some pellets but the kind I've been giving them to won't eat anymore. One of my torts won't eat veggies anymore no matter what I give him so I'm in search of new food options to switch too.

I've been feeding my tortoises pellets from the breeder I bought them from but they don't like them anymore. Does anyone else use pellets as part of their diet and if so what do you use or from where do you get them?

Thanks. That's good to know about size. Is the liner in a roll?

Rhoda is prolly 8-9 inches. They have bigger containers as well, just want to make sure of I go with this option that it's safe. I'm also thinking of building one, but not sure what products to use so it's water proof? I've seen people using wood and plexiglass but what do you use to seal...

I am trying to create a new habitat for my 9 yr old Red foot, Rhoda, I adopted. Has anyone used the Tuff Stuff 110 gallon tank or one of the other sizes? It's made from recycled plastics and I am wondering if it's safe materials? She needs more space and tall straight sides cuz she likes to...

Also, the instructions that were sent say that the basking areas needs to be 92-99. Is that true? A lot of the forums I have been reading talk about the temps being upper 80's for that area and lower 80's for the sleeping area. I have plans for the humidity, just need to know the realistic temp...

Thanks for all the advice!! My game plan is pretty much what you guys suggested. Bath and feeding in the afternoon, since that works better for our schedules and I figured he might want some time to wake up and relax before a bath and food! :) Now I have a new question. I have is house all set...

Thanks! That is very helpful. Is there a better time of day to feed him? After soaking? After the basking light comes on in the morning? I know they will follow what ever schedule you set up for them easily. I was thinking the afternoon when it would be easier to soak and handle him. What are...

My name is Abby. I will be getting my first tortoise, a red footed tortoise, next week. His name will be Thor! I am confident on his habit arrangements, but I want to get a diet game plan established before he gets here. I live in SD and he is 12-14 weeks old. I have been reading pages talking...