Buying a tortoise

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Really strange, yes

Just a kind word of warning - sharing an enclosure is not a good thing. It's not about fighting now - there is a risk of transmitting diseases between two tortoises like parasites or microbes. I understand if you can't provide a separate space for them now but be fully aware of the risks.

 

[talal]

Really strange, yes

Just a kind word of warning - sharing an enclosure is not a good thing. It's not about fighting now - there is a risk of transmitting diseases between two tortoises like parasites or microbes. I understand if you can't provide a separate space for them now but be fully aware of the risks.

Yeah i know of the risks but i have to let the little guy explore and get uvb somewhere aswell which for the time being is the russians enclosure which is covered with netting so no risk of predation

 

[talal]

This is him now

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

This is him now

Cute little guy! I can't tell if the new growth is smooth, though (to me looks fine).

 

[talal]

Cute little guy! I can't tell if the new growth is smooth, though (to me looks fine).

I think its pretty smooth the thing is he already had a bit of pyramiding when i got him

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

There is certainly some pyramiding, but it could be all old growth

 

[talal]

I soak him daily for an hour plus mist him 3+4 times daily and he has a water dish and pretty damp substrate and about the diet i feed him Timothy hay hibiscus and rose leaves mulberry leaves and greenleaf lettuce and fenugreek

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I soak him daily for an hour plus mist him 3+4 times daily and he has a water dish and pretty damp substrate and about the diet i feed him Timothy hay hibiscus and rose leaves mulberry leaves and greenleaf lettuce and fenugreek

Sounds good.
Check what ambient humidity is in his enclosure - if it's 80-85% near substrate - perfect. Also, he is a bit small for hay (for larger sulcatas it's fine), at this age they still need fresh tender grass. Check if you can find orchard or bermuda grass - these are better options than timothy. Probably, you can grow it from seeds - it should sprout pretty quick.

 

[talal]

Sounds good.
Check what ambient humidity is in his enclosure - if it's 80-85% near substrate - perfect. Also, he is a bit small for hay (for larger sulcatas it's fine), at this age they still need fresh tender grass. Check if you can find orchard or bermuda grass - these are better options than timothy. Probably, you can grow it from seeds - it should sprout pretty quick.

I have tired growing grasses but except of the heavily pesticide sprayed and treated grass of my garden whenever i plant it in a pot it get fungus do u guys have a solution?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I got fungus (not mushrooms) in soil when it was constantly wet and without good lights.

You also need to get your garden ready for a sulcata - in a couple of years it should be all day outside grazing on the grass. And pecticides and stuff reside in the soil and plants for several years.

I suggest you to start a new thread on that topic. Describe what soil you have in your yard, what chemicals you use and ask for advice. I can't help much with this, sorry.

 

[talal]

No worries

 

[talal]

I have ony been feeding my tortoises cuttlefish bone which only my sulcata eats and my russian never even touches it so i was thinking can i use this for them(its ingredients are mentioned)

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I think that has so much unnecessary ingredients and no calcium, which is the most important for tortoises. @Tom Could you find something with 100% calcium carbonate? Something like this

 

[talal]

No we don't have those

 

[talal]

My father lives in ksa he can get me that but it's really expensive aswell

 

[talal]

This one is also available btw

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

This one is also available btw

This is better, but it also has unnecessary ingredients. Healthy tortoises will only need the calcium. Could you get something meant for humans and grind it to a powder? Like this: https://dawaai.pk/medicine/CHEWCAL-Tablet300mg-249.html

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I have ony been feeding my tortoises cuttlefish bone which only my sulcata eats and my russian never even touches it so i was thinking can i use this for them(its ingredients are mentioned)

Bird vitamins are high in vitamins A and D3, which can be overdosed for tortoises (they get vitamin A from plant foods and "just right" amount of D3 from sunlight or good UVB lamps). Pharmacies should have very cheap calcium carbonate tablets. As for other supplements - maybe you can order a can of tortoise multi-vitamins from abroad, it should last for several years.

 

[talal]

This is better, but it also has unnecessary ingredients. Healthy tortoises will only need the calcium. Could you get something meant for humans and grind it to a powder? Like this: https://dawaai.pk/medicine/CHEWCAL-Tablet300mg-249.html

Is this 💯 safe cuz if it is then i can get it( I thought tortoises can't have foods medicine's and etc meant for Humans) just confirm it to me asap so i can order it so i get it right after eid ul adha

 

[talal]

Are

Bird vitamins are high in vitamins A and D3, which can be overdosed for tortoises (they get vitamin A from plant foods and "just right" amount of D3 from sunlight or good UVB lamps). Pharmacies should have very cheap calcium carbonate tablets. As for other supplements - maybe you can order a can of tortoise multi-vitamins from abroad, it should last for several years.

Are u sure a single can would last me atleast 6 months?