Tony's absolutely right, that's horsecrap for choice of substrate. Sand/soil mix would be the way to go. Although my radiated doesn't burrow, he does a sorta ritual before turning in, the 'wadding" action and shallow pit he creates in the process, tells me that he loves the substrate and I'd...
Radiatas live in arid environments, with very wet n very dry seasons. Black soil or any organic soil is fine. They love slightly loose and dry soil, mine digs a small pit before he slps. where im from, Humidity is at a constant min of 65%, its somewhat in between of the climate they come from. I...
Hahaha! I suppose I can't feed him some of my OWN healthy poop.
Ah..hmmm.. Zoomed Grassland tortoise food... probiotics in it.. interesting......... Anyone around here that sells Zoomed? I know coastalsilkworms do not sell them.
Ah yes, I shall put that into my "To Feed" list. Thank you (:
I hope the vet was competent enough to spot the different sorts of parasites if at all present in the fecal float and smear done. cos I sure as hell can't. haha.
i will try that.
Hiya peeps, so Panacur treats certain parasites and has been generally safe for torts when following recommended dosages by vets.
So my little man has been treated for parasites previously, as the parasites sorta messed with his digestive system, making him defecate irregularly. (as what I...
Wow..this is most interesting. Wouldn't that mean they'd be defecating alot less? Maybe once every 7 days? I'm sure they'd urinate alot less too if food intake is reduced. Well unless there's a water dish available 24/7..
Do keep us posted on the status of your Solar Raptor bulbs, Mike. Thanks!
I do wonder if they're still shipping out the crappy non-solar raptor bulbs Overseas?