My tortoise enclosure has become invades with bugs. Should I move my tortoises indoors until I can have an exterminator fix the problem? Not sure what they are?
How do I feed my Star Tortoise spaghetti squash? Do I need to soften, cut in pieces, remove center part with seeds? Or just cut in half and let em enjoy there way?
My two star tortoises have been kept separated for years, in 5x5 area.
I now have a area in yard that is 10x10
Can I keep them together now? They are both males!
I have a lot of dandilions growing now in my yard. One or two years ago I think that this area might have been treated with a weed killer. (Round up, Weed control). Should these dandilions be safe for my torts now?
Looking to buy a small indoor greenhouse (estimated dimensions 6x6x2)to start some vegtables. Will not be planting outside till late May. Anybody have any suggestion on what to buy? Are there any plants or flowers that can work year round indoors?
Are there any fruits or vegtables I can dehydrate to feed to my torts? Just something to have on hand. Was looking to do something like zucchini squash apples?
Are there any fruits or vegtables I can dehydrate to feed to my torts? Just something to have on hand. Was looking to do something like zucchini squash apples?
My tort needs to take Fenbendazole for worms. This is the second treatment he has had. Seems like the first time did not work. My tort is 30 grams and needs 0.02CC of it. I am not sure he is getting it all,if any? I cut up zucchini, use mazuri both of which he likes,but seems like he is not...
Taking my Star tortoise to the vet today. Having a fecal exam. It has not gained weight in 3 months. It is 30 grams. I received it 0n 5/30/11 at 17 grams. on 7/22/11 it went to 33 grams. It stayed within 29-32 in the next 5-6 months. It is now 29 grams. I have another which is 204 grams that...
My two new indoor set-ups are just about done. 2 Leopards 2 Stars, about 12-18 months old. The sizes are 5 x 7 and a 5 x 5 for the stars. Was thinking about using the ReptiTherm on one end of each. Any pro`s and con`s about there use? Would it be better to use 2 che lamps on both ends?
I have a Texas Map turtle and Southern Painted turtle. They are both hatchlings. The Map is about 1 1/2 inches and the Painted about 1 inch.They are housed in a forty gallon tank. The Texas seems to be snapping at the Painted at times. Will this be a reason to separate? They bask together, just...
I managed to make a spot for a 29 gallon that I purchased. With that done now I am hoping to find a MAP Turtle by this wednesday. I liked the one that Turtle Source has. I wrote them on thurday to ask a few questions but did not get a reply. Can anyone suggest another online site that they were...
I am looking to buy 1 or 2 hatchling turtles. Right now I have a 10 gallon with 2 bamboo plants in eco-substrate and a a few guppies. I want to make a turtle tank out of it. Should I break it down completely, or can I keep the eco-substrate and do a water change? The hatchling I am thinking...
I have a 4 x 6 horse drinking trough which I use outside for my torts to enjoy some water. It is half water and half sphagnum moss and dirt. My 2 leopards enjoy the water when they are in it. I also have 2 stars , one is 1 year old the other about 4 months. Will I need to change the moss and...
Here are some new pics of my leopard and star tortoises, including my one month old star :tort:
Dash - 1 Year Old Leopard Outside Today
Dash Inside 5.20.2011
Sherman - 1 Year Old Leopard Outside Today
Sherman Inside
Vega - 10 Month Old Star Outside Today
Vega...
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I have my torts set-ups near the window. Now that the days are longer should I Put the lights on longers? 14-15 hours a day? Right now it is set at 12.
Decided to let my torts try it outdoors for the first time. My leopards are about 14 months old. and Star about 12 months. It was 82 degrees out. I used a infrared gun to check the soil. It was 150 degrees in the sun and about 90 in the shade. Is this 150 degree soil to hot for my torts?