Thanks - I will make sure to do more research - this particular tortoise was rescued wandering around in Great Falls, MT, and was available for adoption. At the time, his size, age, and care involved seemed suitable for our family. I know we want a tortoise again, not a turtle.
Danny -
Thanks for the input. I obviously wasn't doing the right things for him, and should have done more research. The reptile rescue lady had had him for some time, and seemed to know what she was talking about. Since he died so suddenly, he probably had been sick for some time, and I...
Yes, we had a UV light - and I was told to feed him the fresh greens twice a week, and some kiwi - but that he would live on the alfalfa and hay the rest of the time.
Hi - I am new to this forum. "Santa" brought my daughter a rare Greek Mosaic Tortoise last Christmas that was rescued by a reptile rescue person here in Montana. His name is Steve, and we have had him for a year.
I am his main caregiver - he had a large glass home with alfalfa pellets...