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I'm just catching up. Any more eggs?

Thank you, Amber. I tried the tortoise table, too, but no luck. I know African Violets are safe, but I don't want to take chances of their "cousins." One common name is Cape primrose, which I did search as well; no luck.

Hi, all! Are these safe for tortoises to eat? The one w/ the big leaves and pink flowers is Streptocarpus. The purple one in the basket is Streptocarpella (Concord Blue). Both are from the African Violet family. Thank you!

Thanks, Rosemary! I have sow thistle in my garden, too. Good to know!

Thanks, Tom! I got confirmation from a botanist, since I posted this here. Yes, that's the correct species name.

Hi all! Is this wild lettuce (lactuca virosa) and is it safe? Tks!!

Plantain, broadleaf kind. Safe for the tortoises and you.

Hello, Monty! He's quite a handsome tortoise!

I use plain soil and peat moss. I pack it well, so it provides good grip and retains moisture. My guys are adults, too, so I keep the humidity at around 40%.

I just noticed that you posted this in early May. I hope your tortoises is doing OK. To answer some of your other questions... Re: Temperature in the house, 70°F is fine during the night. As long as his sleeping area is dry and s/he has some cover/hiding places. Heat lamp and UVB light will be...

Hi and welcome to the Hermann's Tortoise family! I'm sorry to hear the poor guy/girl was in such poor care. I'm glad you brought him/her home. Hopefully s/he is healthy. Yes, mealworms aren't part of a Hermann's diet. What have you fed him so far? Please keep in mind that there are many garden...

Hello & welcome! I have 2 Hermann's tortoises, whose ages are unknown but they're both adults. I'm their 4th or 5th guardian, from what I've been able to accertain. I'm not sure if they were ever hibernated. I have not tried and neither did my friend who had them before me. They are heathy and...

I'll have a look. Thank you!!

Thank you! I might have a taste and see what it is. Doesn't smell like rocket/arugula, though.

Hi, all. Is this young dandelion? If it is, it's very different than what I normally see around here and it's SO early for my neck of the woods. Thank you!

Yes, whole plant is safe and very nutritious. Plantain/plantango has lots of medicinal uses, too.

Looks like dandelion family. Most common species will have round leaves. Some have longer leaves, but a bit harder to ID because they can be confused with other weeds, until they develop seeding spears.

Hello. Can you please post a picture?

Hello. Nice looking Margie! I love the name Lithops. :)

James, I have plant envy.