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I just got my first hermanns tortoise. She is 1.5 inches and weights 14 grams. I have only had her for 5 days. I offer an appropriate mixed greens diet. The quality is about twice the size of my tort and offered everyday. She has been eating about 50-75% of the pile through the day. I am...
I received my first tortoise today. I have a pellet diet as back up/ occasional feeds. After shopping at my local market I found a decent amount of suggested greens. I spent $7 and have a mountain of food for my 1.5 inch hermanns. Will these greens freeze and thaw well enough to supply a great...
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I will have my first tortoise here soon. He is a 2 month old hermanns tort. I plan on feeding a good variety of foods. I live in Michigan and winter weeds are hard to come by. I have a good pellet food and I've already been eyeing my local grocery store for acceptable greens. I am...
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During my research I have found many people having issues with Mega Ray bulbs in the past. Since shutting down in 2011 (best I could tell) has the product improved?
I am on the hunt for the best MVB bulb. This is for a single 1.5 inch Hermanns. I have a 40x22 enclosure, with a 8" dome...
Hello, this will be my first tortoise enclosure. My first tortoise will be a six week old "Dalmation" hermanns tortoise that is approximately 1.5 inches big. He/she will be arriving in a week or so and I'd like to get this set-up running for several days before arrival. I have been doing some...
Hello, Thank you for having me on the forums. I am seeking research to get my 8 year old son his first tortoise. He already has a ball python for the past three years and does great with her. He seems to really like cherry head torts. My main concern to supplying to proper enclosure. I live in...