Couple of questions from a new owner

[TWTaylor]

Hi all. I have a couple of questions regarding feeding and soaking.

I just got Homer last Sunday, so he is still adjusting and spending lots of time in his hide. Should I give him an adjustment period before I start soaking him, or just start.

And about dandelions - can I just go outside and pick the ones that grow everywhere and give those to him?

Thanks,
Tom

 

[ascott]

Soaking should start the day your tort arrives and each day there after (if hatchling or young tort especially) to help assure hydration during their adjustment period...

Yes, dandelions can be collected and fed...BUUUUT ...you will want only to do this in areas you absolutely know has no pesticides/herbicides/fertilizers or any other chemicals....

 

[lynnedit]

Good advice!

Good sources for Russian tort seeds if you want to grow your own, either in an outside enclosure, or in trays:

http://www.carolinapetsupply.com/ca..._result&search_in_description=1&keyword=seeds
Free shipping on many seeds.

and
http://www.tortoisesupply.com/TestudoMix (I seeded this about a month ago, and it is growing very well. Doesn't have grasses, which Russians don't eat anyway).