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Hello knowledgeable tortoise keepers.. I came across an add for a tortoise rehoming and sent them a message but I wanted to share a pic of the tortoise here for advice. They say he is 3 years old. In further pics I do see a water dish and at minimum a heat light, as well as romaine lettuce being...

Hey there, I'm looking to improve the substrate for my tortoise as I can't seem to keep up with keeping it moist enough. Orchid Bark seems tough to come by where I am, especially at a reasonable price, so I was wondering if a hemp mulch is okay? I found one on amazon that has no chemicals added...

I have a pretty young Hermann's and this summer I would like to give him as much natural UV light as possible by giving him an outdoor area. Space is limited where I'm at, but I'm confident I can make something big enough for Atlas. My main concern is that there are a lot of squirrels and cats...

How do I know which foods are to bed often vs occasionally vs as treats etc.. I discovered today that I have mallow and deadnettle in my yard. The breeder was mainly feeding dandelion which I now hear is to be occasionally fed. And I know that I can get dandelion, watercress and coriander all...

I just can't get enough.

I'm looking for the best way to seal up my first tortoise table! My boyfriend surprised me with it and we want to make sure we seal it safely. He has suggested a spray on sealant that is non-toxic for RV's.

Hello! Yesterday after many years of pining, I acquired my first little tortoise! He/She is a Hermann's tort, hatched in August. I look forward to learning more and more, as I have spent many hours researching and cross referencing sources. So a very long drive, and a much smaller bank account...

I picked up a combo light for my Hermann's baby, Atlas. It's UVB and Heat. I'm wondering about night time though. It's an indoor enclosure and in my room. The bulb is very bright to sleep with it on and I know the tort needs darkness at night as well, but if I turn the light off it's taking away...