Planning to get a baby Greek tort and I’ve read that if you take them outside for 30-45 min a couple times of week it can replace the need for a UVB bulb in the summer. I plan on taking it outside at least 45 min everyday if the weather permits. Would this be alright?
Planning to get a Greek Tortoise and was wondering what kind of greens I could use for a food source while waiting for weeds to grow in? Planning to give them mazuri Tortoise diet too and dried weed mixes.
Wanted to double check my list to see if I was missing anything before I dive into getting a baby Greek Tortoise:
Food:
-Broadleaf Testudo Mix (will get two weeks before getting Tortoise to have it grown out enough to clip) Also, how many pots should I have it growing in to keep up food...
So I want to make sure I have everything set for the little guy before I actually get him/her. I plan on getting a large cement mixing tub:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-Black-Large-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585
And then to add to that, I'll be using orchid as a substrate...
So while doing my research before, I thought everyday would be the proper idea. However, I was watching a video (Kamp Kenan) regarding feeding baby tortoises and he says to feed them a few times a week (three to be precise). His reasoning is that since the food that we're usually feeding them...
I've never owned a dog before, however I do plan on getting one in the future (possibly after I get out of my undergrad). Since my field requires a lot of outdoor time (hiking, etc.) I was wondering what would be a good dog breed. I was thinking so far of a Weimaraner, Chocolate lab, Husky...
I'm debating on either getting a Greek, Cherryhead or Brown mountain tortoise, however right now I'm leaning more the Greek and Brown since I'm worried I won't be able to make it humid enough in the Cherryheads indoor enclosure. I have heard that the Mees are a bit different in the set up, they...
I tried searching this, but came up with some vague and differing answers so I figured I'd ask here.
In the future I'll be getting a Greek tortoise and was planning to take it out outside when the weather is nice. However, since I'll be living in an apartment, it won't have an outdoor...
Hello,
I was thinking about getting a Greek (Iberian or Black) tortoise in a year or two but had some questions:
What's their growth rate like generally? I know it depends on a lot of thjngs, but was wondering if it was fed a natural diet, along with Mazuri tortoise diet, given the proper...
Hello all!
My names Nick and I'm from the not so lovely state of Illinois! Haha.
Anyways, I'm a zoology major and I've always been interested in reptiles, inverts, etc. (basically anything that isn't domesticated haha) but haven't been really interested in turtles and tortoises until now. What...
Hello, I came across a video I really enjoyed and saw a turtle/tortoise I wasn't familiar with. I was wondering if someone would be able to help me identify it?
It's around the 2:02 time eating pink mice.
Thanks!
So even tho I won't be getting a tortoise for a few years (at least), I've been researching like crazy about some of the ones I'm interested in. And so far it's the leopard, spider, star, radiated, russian and a few others. I know I'll probably change my mind as time goes on, but back on topic...
Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I'm just a 'newbie' trying to get as many answers before I do get a tortoise down the line. I'm planning to keep either a leopard, spider or star tortoise, as of now, but might change.
I understand that (some) tortoises need a lot of weeds and...