help and advice

Hi people, I know there is a guide to stick by but this is more personally related questions. I have 2 questions to ask, Can my Hermann tortoise eat fruit at all? Like apples and bananas and such. I’m having this debate with my father whom hasn’t looked after a tortoise but believes Google...

Hello ! I recently got a diamond back terrapin and noticed some yellowish scar like on her back foot . Does anyone have an idea what it can be ? *it has a tank mate that does not have anything on its skin. * I did a complete water change and started using antibacterial liquid. If you have any...

Is this a good cage or whatever u say it for sulcata?? Im using uva exoterra 25 watt, is that ok? or what uva should i use? And what substrate that are good for sulcata? im using coco husk right now And I need help to raise humidity. I always spray the coco husk with water but it didnt raise...

I saw her eating something only to find her biting a praying mantis and a small hairworm came out of it and I couldn't get it out of her mouth resulting in her swallowing it. I read about them and I saw they don't affect reptiles but I'm still extremely afraid. I can't take her to a vet this...

Hi people, I first joined this forum to help me with my little fella who has been doing fantastic recently, he has grown a ton since last time and he just seems overall happy. I recently changed his substrate, and his behaviours have been a little different and im not sure why. Partially due to...

Just bought a month old sulcata born may 26 he keeps his mouth open and kinda breaths weird. I have had turtles but never a tortoise but did do research and the lady told me that his mouth will be open because he is a month old and has to get those jaw muscles going. (I have never heard of that)...

Please help. I don’t know what I need to do, what the best course of action is. I’ve had two tortoises for years. One of my females is ok, but my other female had a couple red lines on her tummy. I picked her up and I guess I was just being careless because I thought it was maybe ink from the...

Hey guys. I’m new to this owning a tortoise and have question about the light. I recently bought my first tortoise at a reptile expo and was asking questions. I was sold a dual dome with a CHE with it and was told I am able to use the CHE in the dome. I bought a single clamp dome today and...

Our tortoise was found flipped over around an hour or 2 ago and hes been very stiff blinks every so often, as well as moving his head. Any tips please?

Hi, I am making a new tortoise enclosure for red-footed tortoises that I will be getting soon. It will be 520 cm long, 210 cm wide, and 150 cm high. I live in Ireland, so it will be in an insulated shed. I am getting 3 females and 1 male. Could you recommend whether mercury vapour lights or full...

Hi, I'm new to this site! I recently got a new tortoise, a Russian Tortoise I believe, from a friend who longer wanted it (she sorta just gave it to me) and I accepted because I want to take care of him. I soon realized that there is a lot that I don't know and the further research I did the...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and am looking for advise. My Spur-thighed tortoise Martha is around 17/18 years old and is currently enjoying what British sun we have right now since fully coming out of hibernation. As the weather has been so up and down, everything seems to have been...

hi everyone i have a 4 month old russian tortoise and we got her 2 days ago. i just wanted to ask some questions based on what sort of behaviour they should exhibit? she sleeps a lot during the day but she will roam, she burrows and scratches at the wall but it looks like she’s digging down...

Can you tell me this hermann's tortoise's age and gender. And is his mouth ok? please help

Hi I got my leopard tortoise from a breeder at Repticon January 21st of this year and his first documented weight was 43 grams it’s now a little over three months later and he’s only about 2.25 inches long and he kind of fluctuates between 46 and 50 grams. I was not told a hatch date so I’m...

my uncle's friend brought me a baby Hermann's tort. I did make him a good place for start and feed him with cucumber carrot and lettuce. he only eat when i give him lettuce. I bought cuttlebone today and crushed it for give him. i think i should sprinkle on top of the food. can you give me some...

Hi I wanted to share my baby’s current enclosure and maybe get some feed back on how I can improve! He currently lives in a 4 foot by 2 foot custom built wooden enclosure the inside is lined with plastic then a garden fabric to keep the moisture in along with a completely covered top! This gives...

Hello everyone!! Super excited to finally be here. I’ve wanted to own a tortoise for quite some time now. My wife and I just bought our first home and I feel I can provide a tortoise with the environment/space that it needs and deserves. I live in South Georgia and I’m considering either a...

Hi everyone. I know that all the information I'm about to ask would be here so I apologise for not searching and starting a new post but I need to be quick 😅 Basically I picked up a 5 year old red footed tortoise, from someone i know, who In the best words hasn't been taking care of "him"...

Hello there, I'm new to this forum and actually got told to avoid it from the pet shop however im in need and I'm here to ask for some advice and just overall knowledge / advice on my Hermann tortoise. I bought them (I refer to them as a he for easiness) from a PetShop about a month and a...