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After my experience with LS, I won't use it again, ever. (My original post last year told of how my Hermann's got impacted. I had him for four years, and it was only after feeding him LS that he got sick and died. Coincidence? Can't really say. Also, I was doing the same thing that someone else...

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I asked the question of a Ralston Purina representative for Mazuri about the use of dried apple pomace in the LS reformulation in particular and if the company had fielded many or any concerns, complaints or comments in general about the product. I reported my experience with my Hermann's to...

That's what I was asking, too, if you mean the tortoise diet LS. I've gotten nearly 100 views but not a single reply. I don't think the dried apple pomace is good for all tortoises, especially mine. Mazuri should be careful about its promotion of the product in my opinion. But until I know more...

I couldn't find the usual (plain old, I guess) Mazuri brand at my local store but there was new reformulated version called Mazuri tortoise diet LS, and the ingredients list included "dried apple pomace," which is new to me. I've been feeding my Hermann's this version for a couple months --...

On my computer the last half (probably photos) comes up as gibberish and a series of a few

I can't find it by searching the key words. Where is it posted?

I've read in various places not to use distilled water in pet care under some circumstances; for example, some fish aquarium magazines/posts recommend against it, though usually it's OK as supplement to conditioned water. But I haven't read why it's not good to use. (I've also read in owner's...

Common Omnivore Diseases Common species: Uromastyx lizards, box turtles, Asian turtles, bearded dragons, some aquatic turtles. Hypovitaminosis A: Hypovitaminosis A is a common presentation in box turtles and aquatic turtles. Vitamin A is essential in the health of the mucus membranes...

I bought a ZooMed turtle tub, and you're right: the land area is small. I also don't like that there's no enclosure for the top, you have to make one yourself. I've had bulbs burst on other terrariums, and if that happens without a screen, the glass will go right into the water and dirt and...

Agreed. Too many predators. It's not worth the risk.

phenomenal job! excellent!

My 3-yr-old Hermann's wakes up at 7-8 am and is asleep by 2-4 pm. He seems fine and eats and evacuates daily. Is this much sleep common/needed at his age? A recent fecal sample came back OK.

I use a few "complete" prepared diet products for my Hermann's and ZooMed's Grasslands Tortoise pellets seem the best. I note that all the products contain some form of Vitamin A that can accumulate in the body and become toxic (similar to Vitamin D). One company said the amounts are intended...

I have used Rep-Cal Tortoise Food and ZooMed box turtle pellets. ZooMed lists alfalfa and wheat first, then down a ways on the ingredient list are things like escalore, dandelion along with some fruit. Rep-Cal's first ingredient is ground corn which I've read is not the great for a tortoise...

It must be tough. I hope he's doing much better by now. A couple thoughts though I don't have that much experience. 1. My 2-yr-old Hermanns lives in a 20-gal tank which allows him get away from the glare and heat of the lights when he wants and to find a cooler/warmer end of the tank as he...

My 2-yr-old Hermann's has twice made a whistle or chirping sound when I first picked him up in the past week. I take him out for exercise and he seems fine, and I don't hear the noise again when I pick him up. I don't see any discharge around the nasal passages, and his mouth is clear, and he...

I've seen (and bought) large dandelions leaves in health food stores during the winter. But I'd call around to check on availability. They might even order it. I think spinach is fairly close to dandelions. I've read both can block calcium absorption, though. Of course, what to feed is...

I have heard that most sedum (succulent) plants are fair game for tortoises, even Jade plants that can be poisonous to most other animals. The link below might be helpful in learning about the various types and names. My one concern with store bought plants is their exposure to unhealthy sprays...

they only crawl[hr] Now that you mention it, yes, they could be the same type.[hr] I'll see if I can get my cell cam to focus that closely.