EMILY C ROIPHE
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Ok. The pyramid thing shames ME, but I've been assured does NOT bother my 6-7 inch african leopard tortoise.
But isn't it simple math in terms of overfeeding?
Energy in (calories) must be not to much greater or lesser than energy out (exercise).
Do they still need a humid hide after they are no longer babies?
We just moved to New Mexico high desert, so he'll get more outdoor time, but still.
I imagine in wild they forage all day, using their mouths and other senses to test: edible, not edible.
They probably cover a lot of ground.
Can't help but think sticking him in a pile of store bought produce sprinkled with Carolina Tortoise supply timothy hay etc powder is the equivalent of driving him to Mcdonalds, getting a huge meal, then driving him home.
He's gonna get fat.
And bored.
Yes, I know their brain structure doesn't allow for human type boredom. I just mean under stimulated.
I put his food around in a treasure trail. He only follows about half of it then goes to hide.
I think that means he's full.
My partner thinks it means he should put all the food in a pile so tortoise can find it.
I also suspect that radiccio, which tortoise would eat nothing else but, is a high calorie, EXPENSIVE treat for hipster tortoises and should be doled out like desert...sparingly.
So:
Help us resolve this issue:
Can you overfeed a tortoise with storebought and Pet Supply powder?
If they stop eating is it because they are full or because they are iN DESPAIR at having to look for their food?
Do they need a humid hide past infancy?
But isn't it simple math in terms of overfeeding?
Energy in (calories) must be not to much greater or lesser than energy out (exercise).
Do they still need a humid hide after they are no longer babies?
We just moved to New Mexico high desert, so he'll get more outdoor time, but still.
I imagine in wild they forage all day, using their mouths and other senses to test: edible, not edible.
They probably cover a lot of ground.
Can't help but think sticking him in a pile of store bought produce sprinkled with Carolina Tortoise supply timothy hay etc powder is the equivalent of driving him to Mcdonalds, getting a huge meal, then driving him home.
He's gonna get fat.
And bored.
Yes, I know their brain structure doesn't allow for human type boredom. I just mean under stimulated.
I put his food around in a treasure trail. He only follows about half of it then goes to hide.
I think that means he's full.
My partner thinks it means he should put all the food in a pile so tortoise can find it.
I also suspect that radiccio, which tortoise would eat nothing else but, is a high calorie, EXPENSIVE treat for hipster tortoises and should be doled out like desert...sparingly.
So:
Help us resolve this issue:
Can you overfeed a tortoise with storebought and Pet Supply powder?
If they stop eating is it because they are full or because they are iN DESPAIR at having to look for their food?
Do they need a humid hide past infancy?