Recent content by Maryjane44

Hello Angie, thank you for your message, my horsefield tortoise is called Franco, I wonder if people here would help me find out how old Franco is. When I asked at shop, I was told “a baby”. But being completely new to it- what does “a baby” mean? I just hope I don’t do any harm to Franco as it...

Thank you, he’s much calmer today. I’ve already ordered the fine orchid bark, would you suggest to change the substrate as soon as possible? I know it probably sounds dumb, but I dread putting Franco theough stress again

Hello Tom, thank you for your very comprehensive answer. I have already ordered the fine orchid bark. I shall change it as soon as it arrives. How often then should I change it? I’m sure I will have more questions on the way. At the moment I’m just pleased that my Franco seems to be much calmer...

Hello, less than a week ago I got a horsefield tortoise. When I got him from the shop, the shop assistant advised to use the cat litter pellets. As soon as I started reading into tortoise I found out they feel best having soil/sand in the enclosure, so I got him a ready mixed substrate. I took...