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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...

I thought everyone might enjoy this silly video

Wonderfull video, my bath is sloping too, will try that.

Apologies, will upload to YouTube

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? Thanks ?

lol, I should never have left California. Many thanks for your help :)

Hi again, Is this the bark you recommend? Thanks

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...

Thanks, I am feeding about a teaspoon full once a week. Looks like it might be better to reduce this to one every two weeks?

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...