Watermelon

[PeanutbuttER]

I'm just wondering what everyone thinks of watermelon as a fruit option for their torts. I live in a drier part of the country and was thinking that watermelon as a staple fruit in a red foot diet would really help my torts stay hydrated.

Anyone feed watermelon to the torts or have an opinion on it one way or another? I tested it on them last night for the first time and they seemed to like it.

 

[Kristina]

I feed it to mine, and they absolutely love it! I don't really believe in "staples." Any diet should be varied, but as part of a variety, watermelon should be just fine.

 

[terryo]

Pio gets fruit once a week, and he loves watermelon...he loves all kinds of melons.

 

[Traveller]

Our two redfoots get fruit also once maybe twice a week when it's in season,
and watermelon is one of their favorites.
I also try to feed a varied diet so ours wouldn't likely get watermelon twice in a row.
Not sure on your hydration question, but as long as they have water available
and the proper humidity I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[Jacqui]

Watermelon is one of the favorites around here, but I feed it as an occasional treat rather then more often, because there are what I feel better fruit choices out there.

 

[Madkins007]

Good for hydration and variety, low in key nutrients. I understand the hydration challenge, but I think you can find other options to help.

 

[matt41gb]

My red-foots get plenty that's thrown over the fence by my neighbor. He has a huge garden, and right now it's full of watermelon. I even have watermelon growing in the spot that he throws it. Ha! The tortoises love when he does that.

-Matt