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I care for 7 sulcatas (and a few smaller tortoises) at work. Their previous keeper was using finely ground limestone as a calcium supplement, when they get veggies they are dusted with that instead of a mix marketed for reptiles. I think this was to save money, since tortoises that size need...

Thank you for the links! I bought the seed mix from Carolina pet supply, if she doesn’t like it I’ll try the second one. I noticed they sell dandelion seeds and cacti pads there as well so I’ll be buying those next time I get paid! If I can’t find safe dandelions, anyways.

Thank you! Do daytime basking bulbs desiccate their shells as well, or is that just the red ones? At home I’m currently using a neodymium one that provides UVA, but I have a CHE on hand that I can switch to.

I’d heard ceramic heat emitters are better than red heat bulbs, because they will notice the light at night (this was info about nocturnal geckos though). The sulcatas at my work have red bulbs that need replaced anyways, should I try to get them CHEs instead? And if so, why are CHEs better...

The Galapagos tortoises I worked with for about two years seemed to recognize me when I walked by the guest area, they usually ignore guests. One of my geckos tends to wake up and come out to look at me when I get home from work and start talking. According to my family he ignores other voices...

Reading through other threads and just found out I shouldn’t use any sand, good to know! Does anyone else have issues with their substrate compacting? If I don’t mix up Beatrice’s soil every week or two it gets hard and she doesn’t burrow as deep. Less of a problem now in her indoor tub since...

I use Mazuri tortoise food but it’s grasslands as well. I’m sure there are lots of weeds available but I don’t have a yard anymore and I’m not sure where would be safe to collect them from. Is there someplace to buy weeds (or seeds) online? I’ll definitely try the cucumber trick! Beatrice can...

Thank you for taking the time to message me! I haven’t neglected to research tortoise care but I still have a lot to learn and I’m happy to have a conversation/take advice. I’m currently using 50/50 potting soil and coconut fiber (eco earth) since that was what was on hand. Her tub had some...

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I'm Rachel. I got my eastern hermann's tortoise, Beatrice, last april. She's not a big fan of me unless I'm holding food, but she loves exploring the apartment, rearranging the furniture in her tub, and snuggling up in hay. I have about 2 years experience caring for reptiles. I just...