Thanks Michael. I’ve read the care sheet, lots to take in, quite a long complicated read, long winded, for a new keeper! I have a disabled child, so reading lots of links and info, my time is quite limited (as I’m sure most people find
I am in the UK (not too hot!) and absolutely no knowledge of tortoises! A rather naive and confused first time keeper!
The tortoise table was one of the first I read. I again found it a bit confusing, for example I ordered some seeds, African violets (safe apparently) which seem strange for a Greek! If based on original environment!?
Anyhow, at the moment he has dandelions! I’ve ordered more dandelion seeds, a ‘tortoise mix’ of seeds too (for a Greek) some dried food which someone recommended on here. Romaine lettuce I can buy.
Thanks for your patience! Everyone seems very knowledgeable.
I am in the UK (not too hot!) and absolutely no knowledge of tortoises! A rather naive and confused first time keeper!
The tortoise table was one of the first I read. I again found it a bit confusing, for example I ordered some seeds, African violets (safe apparently) which seem strange for a Greek! If based on original environment!?
Anyhow, at the moment he has dandelions! I’ve ordered more dandelion seeds, a ‘tortoise mix’ of seeds too (for a Greek) some dried food which someone recommended on here. Romaine lettuce I can buy.
Thanks for your patience! Everyone seems very knowledgeable.