so i have this plant growing in my yard. I really like it. it is not tort safe i know. it produces a latex-like compound when cut.
my wife's grandmother got it several years back from a certain state that she probably shouldn't of taken it from. said state is the only state that is truely...
Anyone know the species of the Kalanchoe below? And is it safe for desert torts? I have been feeding it to my leopard and sulcata for a while now and have not noticed an ill effects. They also eat it up with no issues and seem to like it.
i was worried that i was going to miss this thread so i decided to start it! lol!!
here is what i have. it is oputina; not sure of the species. a little different than most ive seen. the pads are long and skinny. this is one of 5 plants i have growing. i have several pads with roots growing...
I have some spineless Oputina cactus that has been organically grown for sale. It is a prefered food for land tortoises such as Sulcatas, Leopards, Galaps., Aldabras, Red foots, Cherry heads, and Yellow foots will eat it too. I feed it to my Rhinos as well. This food is safe and fresh.....better...
i am trying to post an ad for some plants for tort food in the classfieds section. everytime i get an error message saying i am posting spam. i have contacted josh but have gotten no response.
anyone have any ideas?
I have some spineless Oputina cactus that has been organically grown for sale. It is a prefered food for land tortoises such as Sulcatas, Leopards, Galaps., Aldabras, Red foots, Cherry heads, and Yellow foots will eat it too. I feed it to my Rhinos as well. This food is safe and fresh.....better...
I have some spineless Oputina cactus that has been organically grown for sale. It is a prefered food for land tortoises such as Sulcatas, Leopards, Galaps., Aldabras, Red foots, Cherry heads, and Yellow foots will eat it too. I feed it to my Rhinos as well. This food is safe and fresh.....better...
I have some spineless Oputina cactus that has been organically grown for sale. It is a prefered food for land tortoises such as Sulcatas, Leopards, Galaps., Aldabras, Red foots, Cherry heads, and Yellow foots will eat it too. I feed it to my Rhinos as well. This food is safe and fresh.....better...
I am getting super jealous of everyones outdoor enclosures! I live in FL and need to get my act together!!
2 questions:
1. If I get sod at home depot/lowes, should I grow it out like the rest of the plants to prevent fertilizers and/or pesiticides from being ingested by my torts?
2. I...
I am in Florida. Some of you can get some really cool substrates like the pathway bark.....I cannot.
So I am looking to see what some other Florida tort keepers are using for substrates. My indoor enclosures are coco fiber/cypress mulch mix. I want to make some temporary outdoor enclosures...
i just switched my leopard over from hay to coco fiber. this morning i noticed him taking a few steps and then taking a nimble, taking some more steps and then a nimble. can this be stopped or should i not worry about it? i did not mix the coco fiber with mulch because i expected this from...
So I am new to the fourm and just stubbled apon this section. Saw a post about coleus....now im worried!!
I was going by the africantortise.com site with what to feed my leo and sulcata. One of the plants listed is Echinacea sp. Is that safe?
I ask because I have a garden box that I...
I currently have 2 torts. I have a leopard that I have had for close to a year now and a sulcata that I just got. I thought I had a pretty good set up for them but after browsing the site, I know I need to make some immediate changes.
First of, I am not new to reptiles. I have been keep...