ALDABRA TORTOISE BREEDER

[ben awes]

Aldabraman, is your cactus completely spine free? On a regular basis I purchase cactus pads but even the most spineless still have spines that I burn off. I once read somewhere that small spines don't bother them and they have not problem with them, but I don't believe it and wouldn't risk it. Can't imagine the even remote possibility of getting cactus spines jammed into their throat is worth it. What is your experience?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Aldabraman, is your cactus completely spine free?

~ Mostly, If any have spikes i simply use them as planters and let them grow bigger for future additional food sources.

~ Here is one i got a few days ago, none had any spines at all.

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[ALDABRAMAN]

It is amazing how such a big heavy animal can still get up like this for their favorite food!

~ yes, they are very strong and can be determined for sure!

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[ALDABRAMAN]

I once read somewhere that small spines don't bother them and they have not problem with them, but I don't believe it and wouldn't risk it. Can't imagine the even remote possibility of getting cactus spines jammed into their throat is worth it. What is your experience?

~ We have never had any issues, what we do is always wash them very well in case of any sprays, etc. We only offer the younger greener pads to our hatchlings and younger population that have no possible little spines just for this reason.

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[ALDABRAMAN]

Can't imagine the even remote possibility of getting cactus spines jammed into their throat is worth it. What is your experience?

~ Never any issues, i stress to wash well all unknown sources prior to feeding!

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[ALDABRAMAN]

Aldabraman, is your cactus completely spine free? // What is your experience?

~ For all of our hatchlings we wash them and cut them into small pieces. We also only use our own sources that we grow on our properties to ensure no possible contamination's, etc.

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[ALDABRAMAN]

Aldabraman, What is your experience?

~ Just over one week ago i totally trimmed these cactus of all edible pads for our hatchlings, we had a good rain and this is all new growth since. If you have forethought and spend some time to plant as many pads as possible on your property, it ensures future food sources.

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01-31-2019

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I love watching these videos!!

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[Ray--Opo]

~ We have never had any issues, what we do is always wash them very well in case of any sprays, etc. We only offer the younger greener pads to our hatchlings and younger population that have no possible little spines just for this reason.

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The little buds with the flowers is where I get small pickers in my fingers. Opo loves them!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

The little buds with the flowers is where I get small pickers in my fingers. Opo loves them!

~ We feed cactus on a regular basis, great food source.

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