I agree it’s not the same, which is why in my initial comment I advised that I do both. The enclosure only needs soaking once a week. But I spray daily. -was one of my points.
I completely get that people might get frustrated saying the same things over but without explanation it’s hard for...
I totally agree if I was to question something I would offer my thoughts (in a pleasant tone). But being told I’m wrong by a stranger with no explanation is a bit bizarre and hard to just accept and not question. I’ve not just information I’ve read, I’ve contacted sanctuary’s and asked for...
Hi @maggie3fan, I really appreciate your reply. I don’t wish to fall out with anyone on here and as you’ll see from my reply to Tom minutes before your comment I said that I would take some of what he said on board. However, whether you soak the soil or spray it is personal preference and a bit...
Sure, I understand what you’re saying. But there is a way to disagree without seeming aggressive, we’re all here to help one another and share information. The information I’ve been given was passed on by a long standing tortoise sanctuary that has cared for many many tortoises and some of it...
Hi, I think we will have to agree to disagree. This isn’t information I’ve “just read”.
Coco coir is what I use and I personally don’t find it “very messy“, which is why I suggested that it’s best to try it and make own opinions on it. I’m not forcing my opinion on anyone as people can make up...
Hi sarah_sinc, I have a small Herman’s and use coco coir, I see below someone said to pat down the coco coir, just be careful as patting it down might stop him from digging. You want it a little fluffy on the top. Also, be a little careful with soaking the whole enclosure regularly because if...
I would try something a bit more tasty initially. Maybe a small slice of red pepper? This is only as a treat and is often used to encourage tortoise to eat after hibernation. It’s fine as part of a varied diet and should encourage her to eat ☺️ Mine loves it and literally runs for it!
Hey just to share some knowledge.. my breeder has advised me not to use sphagnum moss as it can cause respiratory problems. I have removed it and instead attached some damp sponges at the top of the enclosure (out of reach to avoid the temptation to nibble). The sponges are actually working much...
Awwww he’s lush ?? whats his name? He sits in how dish just like mine! Those little back legs ? and his scutes dip inward just like mine too (though mine has dented scutes along the top of his shell also?). Ahhh ok, yeh it’s hard to know what size they should be (especially as I don’t know...
Mine has no signs of pyramiding either yet thankfully. His shell looks dented in between some of the scutes but apparently this is the start of pyramiding. Ah yes I was worried when mine dug down too. He’s stopped after a while but have now realised this is because it wasn’t humid enough, glad...
Hi Nicole and Krista, good to hear from you Krista. It’s quite reassuring to hear that you’re not the only one struggling with this problem. I have since spoken to my breeder and she has said that it’s the early signs of pyramiding. It’s likely caused from a mixture of over feeding and not...
Does your tort dig down at night? Mine stopped for months but since I’ve made one end of the enclosure more humid he has been. I’ve researched it a lot and found that digging down helps with keeping the shell hydrated and it’s formation. So hoping this could have been the problem.
I see someone...
Hi HoneyBea23, did you find a solution to this? My torts shell is doing the same. After some research I’ve found that it could be a humidity problem so I’ve added some moss to mine
Hi HoneyBea23, did you find a solution to this? If so please share. My torts shell is doing the same. After some research I’ve found that it could be a humidity problem (I’ve read we should be aiming for 80%) so I’ve added some sphagnum moss to his home hoping this will help. I’ve also read you...
I see you need to change your substrate... I use coco coir from Amazon, it’s a great substrate for tortoiseas it helps with the humidity they need. You buy a brick of it add water and watch it expand. I mix mine with some soil (if you do this make sure the soil is completely natural and free of...