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Its a leopard tort and I'm feeding it kale and spring mix. I mix in some tortoise pellets and vitamins (Arkvits) as well.

At what age of the tortoise would you switch from feeding Veges to just hay? Thanks

Hey guys, Just want to hear some of your experiences with plants grown in tortoise cages. I tried growing a few plants outside the cages in my apartment, but I keep getting cobweb mold in it :/. Now i'm thinking of just growing some grass in my tortoise cages, but do you think I'll still...

I'm located in Hong Kong, right now humidity is pretty high. This is for an indoor enclosure

Hey guys, just wondering what kind of wood would be suitable for leo's or Sulcata? the local wood shops here have particle board, would that be suitable? Its covered in ABS plastic or melamine.

They both seem to be male

Thanks again for the replies guys! I know I can find these stuff on the web but I trust your opinions more!

Will the nose be wet? Or creating a bubble? are these signs of nasal discharge?

Great advice, Thanks!!

Thanks for the advice! Just some questions: 1. What do you mean by taking note of the claws and beak length? 2. how do you feel the stones at the bladder area? Is it something you can only learn from experience? Or is there a certain kind of feel?

Just want to know all of your opinions about the signs of a healthy tortoise? For example, if you were going to buy a tortoise what specific characteristics of the tortoise will you look for to consider whether or not its healthy? This is more specifically for sulcata and leopard tortoises...

I feed spring mix, sometimes kale. The substrate is coco-coir mixed with some zoo-med bark [hr] I use the ceramic heater from zoo-med, and i recently bought the heating pad for the tank to make it warmer. During the day I have a basking spot that goes up to 35 Celsius, and a UV light...

hey guys, i have 2 2-month old leos who are just sleeping and not eating :( I dont know what to do?! They are always active while soaking but start sleeping a couple of minutes after putting them in the tank. The temperature is around 32 Celsius and the humidity is around 60%. This has...

just some grasses and weeds, Well i removed the plant now so its not affecting the torts anymore, but i want to keep the grass for future so they could graze on it :S Do you know how to get rid of the mold without harming the plants?

Yep I soak them everyday in the morning for 20-30 mins, sometimes i do it twice a day. They have access to water all the time! [hr] I am currently growing some grass in this aluminium foil pan, im thinking of using that to allow the Leos to graze on and bring it outside so they can get some...

Hey guys, Just wanted to start a discussion about Cobweb mold as there aren't much info about cobweb and its affects on leopard torts. So heres my question.. Is cobweb mold dangerous for leopard torts?? And how would you get rid of it if it was growing on the plants you are growing...

Hi Tom, Was just reading several of your posts about pyramiding and just want to say congrats on raising such beautiful tortoises! I am currently raising a couple myself, but i just started so I'm new to this :P I just want to clarify somethings by you as I did'nt have the time to look...

I dont have an outdoor pen for them to walk in so no natural sunlight :( any other alternatives?? Also what do you suggest for the diet? I used to put calcium lactate in their water but I went to a vet and they told me to stop putting it as it could cause dehydration. Suggestions?

Hi Guys, Attached are some photos of my leopard tortoises which are now about 1 years old (not entirely sure, but its around there). I read some forums in this forum and was worried that my tortoises may also be pyramiding :( So i decided to post up their photos and get replies from you guys...

What are your opinions about repti bark?