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By the way, this is a really good site. I can use it to check for other suitable vegetables as well. Thanks!

Thanks for the clarification! Yes, you’re right, spinach is actually in the Amaranthaceae family, not Brassicaceae. What I wanted to emphasize is that both pok choy and other brassicas contain goitrogens, and spinach does too, but in tortoises, the effect is usually minimal if these greens are...

Yes, I know pok choy is a Brassicaceae vegetable and contains goitrogens like spinach, kale, and other brassicas. But in most of region, the green vegetables available daily are mainly from the Brassica family and the Lettuce family. Among the brassicas, I look for options with a high Ca : P...

Based on this thread, good vegetables or weeds should have a high Ca : P ratio. Each region has different plants available, so you can check the nutritional list here to decide which ones to give...

No! Sulcatas should primarily eat high-fiber grasses, weeds, and a few safe vegetables suitable for them. Avoid Fruits. Their digestive system relies on specific gut bacteria that thrive on this type of diet. Fruits contain too much sugar and can disrupt the gut’s pH balance, potentially harming...

Dear @zovick @Tom @Yvonne G @maggiegooma @COmtnLady @TammyJ @Littleredfootbigredheart @The_TurtleArkangel_Raph and others who may have experience with respiratory infections… Is a clogged nose considered a sign of RI? If yes, it seems the baby might have been sick for at least a month... going...

Have you tried blending the vegetables until they’re very fine, so the pieces are tiny and he can’t pick them out? After that, mix them again with Mazuri or whatever food he likes. Start with a small amount of vegetables just for introduction, then slowly increase the portion as he gets used to...

I read your earlier thread, is he the one who got Austwickia chelonae earlier this year?

He really has such bright, energetic eyes! I hope, his shell evens out as he grows. I saw a video on YouTube of a sulcata hatchling whose carapace was quite deformed at first, but over time it looked completely normal. He was the smallest one, but after two years, he grew larger than the rest...

That should be great if you cover both the enclosure and the plants. Maybe start with the tortoise habitat first, just in case you run out of covers.

If you’re going to Chile for work, try contacting your local office administration to see if they can help you find information about import and transportation procedures. At my former company, the person who handles international transfers and paperwork also helps foreign employees with their...

If you’re cleaning the outside roof, you can use renovation pre-taped plastic sheets (or dust protection covers) like the one in the attached picture to cover your entire screened lanai area. They’re very thin, but I believe they’re strong enough to protect the enclosure (your lanai) from soap...

Thank you for the tip! I’ll try doing it the same way. I didn’t think about the choking risk before, so I really appreciate you mentioning that!

Hi! What a big, gorgeous Sulcata you have! 🐢✨ I can’t really imagine using a leash on a big sulcata, they’re basically adorable bulldozers with opinions. If he decides to stop or turn, the walk is over. I’ve seen a YouTuber just carry a small bag of veggies and let the tort follow the snacks...

I’ll take out the seed. How about the skin? Do you usually peel the chayote or just give it as is? I’d like to skip the extra work if possible.