safety

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well and having a good day. I have had my russian tortoise Sheldon for about 3 years now and I love him with my whole heart and wish more than anything that could continue to care for him. However, due to some recent health issues I unfortunately...

Hi all, I need some advice regarding red ants. My sulcata is going to Florida in a month and the area has red ants. We are planning his setup (outdoors) but need some advice on the safety of diatomaceous earth and sulcatas living on top of it. Can I mix the de with soil and put hay down on...

I have a 5 year old sulcata who is a bit large for his age. He weighs around 40-50lbs at the moment. For work I may have to temporarily relocate overseas for 1-4 years and wondered if anyone knew what the best method of transport would be to take him there. I am Not looking for info on legal...

Is anyone aware if it's safe for Desert Tortoises to eat the flowers from Christmas and Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata & bridgesii)? I currently have my tortoise enclosure on my patio, right under a Thanksgiving cactus that is full of buds and should bloom right in time to live up...

Hello everyone. I have a quick question. I moved into my house about a year ago and have not used any chemicals or fertilizers in my lawn the whole time I've lived here. I do not know if the previous owner used anything or if my neighbors do. My question is, is it safe to let my leopard out to...

Hi everyone. I'm a new tort owner. This morning, I took my new tort, Darwin, to the vet for a checkup. The vet told me to not let him eat new spring clover. She said the first clover growth of spring is toxic to torts and went on a long rant about nitrogen. But clover grown later in the year is...

Joey takes Manhattan!!!! Yesterday, I moved from rural PA to NYC, and this is quite the transition for both myself and my Russian, Joey. He seems to be adjusting well, and enjoys walking around the apartment and exploring. That said, I have to put boric acid around the edges of rooms to...