Very cute little tortoise. We usually recommend no sand because it may cause impaction if it gets on the food and they eat it. soil, coconut coir or cypress mulch is easier to keep moisture in.
I think that's fine, 50/50 is recommended a lot. Apparently it's supposed to be damp to the touch, so maybe get a little spray bottle to keep the top moist; it also helps to keep the humidity up which is important when they're young.
I keep getting confused on temperatures, especially as US use Fahrenheit, I know basking is supposed to be around 20-30*C maybe higher if your bulb is warmer, cooler I think can be around 10*C (although I'm more confident with basking than cool areas)
I love your setup, I've never seen blue cuttlebone before!
Very cute little tortoise. We usually recommend no sand because it may cause impaction if it gets on the food and they eat it. soil, coconut coir or cypress mulch is easier to keep moisture in.
Thank you I couldn't find coconut coir anywhere today and no soil without added stuff!
I would personally go to a breeder-cheaper, and probably a healthier tortoise.Smartie, he's so cute! I'm also around the Southampton area and was considering getting my tort from the reptile shop, yet have never been there. How would you recommend it? Also where is the vet you are going to as I'm also having trouble locating an exotic specialist!
I would personally go to a breeder-cheaper, and probably a healthier tortoise.
Where in the UK are you?
There is a tort guy in Wiltshire with young Hermann's, Horsfields and Spur Thighs. If that's any good let me know and I will get you his details
Mark
There is a tort guy in Wiltshire with young Hermann's, Horsfields and Spur Thighs. If that's any good let me know and I will get you his details
Mark