Marginated tortoise

[Jason holbrough]

Hi my names Jason and I've just taken stock of my mate Dave the Marginated tortoise. I have been told he is one year old. I have changed his living arrangements after suggestions from Sharon my better half and her tortoise Luna. More pics to follow.

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Jason !

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome to the Forum, Jason!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Jason

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, Jason, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum to you an Dave.
If you haven't read them, then these are very useful :
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/marginated-tortoise-testudo-marginata-care-sheet.98564/
Your substrate has those little white calcium bits in, I think ? They're very popular in British pet stores but can encourage substrate eating which can lead to impaction.
I would also use a cheap, shallow, terracotta plant saucer big enough for Dave to soak in and sunk into the substrate for the water. It's easier and safer for the tortoise to access.
And a few hidey places and a bit of interest can be added by placing a few spider plants around the enclosure.
This might also help with the necessary humidity.
Have a look at http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-end-of-pyramiding.15137/
and http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/closed-chambers.32333/
for more ideas.

 

[King Arthur]

Spider plants are OK ?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Spider plants are OK ?

Sorry, not been about.
Yes, they are, though they tend to get trompled sometimes, they're pretty hardy and a nibble or two won't hurt.

 

[TammyJ]

Hi and welcome, Jason.