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I’m looking for some variety in the protein that I feed my Homes. She loves earthworms but that’s about all I’ve had to give her lately. The local pet shop has mealworms, superworms, dubia roaches, and hornworms. Are these acceptable protein options?

I’m a new keeper, but I’ve read that Homes Hingebacks have five toes on their front feet. I noticed my girl has six (I think!) it’s hard to get a good pic because she won’t hold still. This is just idle curiosity, I thought it was interesting. Anyone else have pics of their Homes’ front feet?

I’ve got a new Homes Hingeback. I adore her. She’s really shy and awfully choosy, just like many of your Hingeback torts. I’m having an awful time getting her to eat. She’ll have a few bites of her favorite foods every couple of days, but I have yet to see her dig into a full meal. She loves...

My adult Russian ate a bite of green oak leaf that fell into his outdoor enclosure today. I bathed him and fed him some cactus to help flush it out. Can anyone tell me what the dangers are in consuming a bite of green oak leaf?

My baby, Nebuchadnezzar, died in an accident this weekend. He just turned a year old. I was sitting on my lawn while he grazed on Saturday and he strayed into my driveway. I didn't realize that my fiancé was about to back out in his car. Nebuchadnezzar and I were in his blind spot because we...

My little guy gobbled up a ladybug before I could stop him. I know they are poisonous for lizards and birds. Has this happened to anyone else? I don't know if I should try to help him pass it quickly or just keep an eye out. He seems unfazed.

Hello! I am a first time tortoise owner. I just adopted a sulcata hatchling a couple of days ago. There's so much information to sift through!