In case you doubt the ability of tortoises to travel long distances and scale difficult obstacles, you might want to read the interesting article below:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-65962133
The following links to an article about the discovery of predatory tortoise behaviour. Quite fascinating and underlines the omnivorous nature of some tortoises...
To my surprise, I just found out that my red footed torti can swim. Is this good for them? Is it something that could be incorporated into his daily soak?
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Thanks for that. I have been changing the substrate once a month and it is a real pain. Also, thanks for the tip on the moss, I hadnt realised this was a problem (I use it to keep the humidty up). Will have a look at the Reptibark and learn how to spell cypress correctly :)
Hi,
I have a young red footed tortoise and use a mix of moss on top of a deep layer of Cyprus mulch. I spot clean the substrate every day.
My question is, how often should I completely change the substrate?
Thanks
Lol, I see we live about 2 miles from one-another (I'm in Holmes Chapel).
I usualy buy my supplies online at https://www.reptilecentre.com/ they provide telephone support and can help you get the right substrate.
However, there is a very good pet shop near the trafford centre which is managed...
Hi,
I have a young red footed tortoise (weighs 150gm) who is healthy and growing rapidly. Following recomendations from the site I have been feeding it small amounts of protein once a week. Could someone help and tell me the quantity of protien I should be providing e.g. as much as the tortoise...