Recent content by Ed mitch

  1. Ed mitch

    Help With Planted Enclosure

    Ive always allowed my tortoises to graze, as long as it’s not treated or sprayed
  2. Ed mitch

    Help With Planted Enclosure

    The bulb will be fine! Some say it can be even better than sunlight! From my personal experience i find Dandelion hard to grow indoors due to their long deep roots.
  3. Ed mitch

    New to site and soon to be Tortoise caregiver!

    Good luck with your new adventure!
  4. Ed mitch

    New Outdoor Area

    Looks great!
  5. Ed mitch

    Cut in hind leg of Indian star tortoise

    You should try and find a substrate such as coco coir or orchid bark or similar as this will maintain the humidity in the enclosure.
  6. Ed mitch

    New Balcony

    Looks great
  7. Ed mitch

    No lettuce for my Hermanns?!

    Kale is a good nutritious food, should be fed in moderation, check the tortoisetable website for more detail on each plant.
  8. Ed mitch

    Old Boa vivarium & heater suitable for little tort?

    For mine, I just put some on old pond liner on the bottom?
  9. Ed mitch

    Nettle........stinging nettles?

    Will try feeding nettle soon!
  10. Ed mitch

    What's the best substrate for tortoises?

    Most people prefer orchid bark as it keeps humidity and is easier to keep clean than others
  11. Ed mitch

    Eating the wrong thing.

    Make sure he doesn't eat anymore as it's a "do not feed" on the tortoise table. Just try soaking him more than usually to try and wash it out of his system.
  12. Ed mitch

    Tortoise is not eating.

    Do you spray to keep the humidity? This would be good for the shell growth and may liven the tort up
  13. Ed mitch

    Tortoise is not eating.

    Do you soak your tortoise? If you can it's great for hydration and helps the tortoise all round, try soak 3-4 times a week
  14. Ed mitch

    Tortoise is not eating.

    Thanks for changing the substrate, for the glass if you put a line of tape around the outside the outside rim to stop him seeing through. If a Tortoise can see through something they believe they can go through it!
  15. Ed mitch

    Tortoise is not eating.

    What sort of substate are you using? I recommend orchid bark
Top