Buying a tortoise

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

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

This is safe, but it would always be better if you can find one with only calcium (this has also vitamin D, but it is not needed if your tortoises gets sun or has a UVB lamp). I wasn't able to find any with only calcium on that specific site.

You can use these tablets made for humans by grinding it to a powder and putting only a little on their food three times a week.

 

[talal]

This is safe, but it would always be better if you can find one with only calcium (this has also vitamin D, but it is not needed if your tortoises gets sun or has a UVB lamp). I wasn't able to find any with only calcium on that specific site.

You can use these tablets made for humans by grinding it to a powder and putting only a little on their food three times a week

Ok I'll order them

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Are

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

Cans are usually 50g or more (100, 200g). One year is a 48 weeks. To finish a can in one year you have to feed 1g a week. It's a lot for multi-vitamins (not sure what is measuring spoon volume, maybe 0.1-0.2g).

As of plain calcium, you can just crush cuttlebone into powder and sprinkle the foods. Ask in the pet stores if they have broken cuttlebones (not suitable for birds) - maybe they can give it away for free or at bargain price.

 

[talal]

Cans are usually 50g or more (100, 200g). One year is a 48 weeks. To finish a can in one year you have to feed 1g a week. It's a lot for multi-vitamins (not sure what is measuring spoon volume, maybe 0.1-0.2g).

As of plain calcium, you can just crush cuttlebone into powder and sprinkle the foods. Ask in the pet stores if they have broken cuttlebones (not suitable for birds) - maybe they can give it away for free or at bargain price.

Yeah i have been using the cuttle fish bone

 

[talal]

Im gonna use the chew tablets of calcium carbonate and the rest of the vitamins I'll just ask my dad to bring them

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

You really don't need rest of the vitamins. Maybe @Tom can explain tortoise nutrition needs to you better.

 

[talal]

You really don't need rest of the vitamins. Maybe @Tom can explain tortoise nutrition needs to you better.

So basically the tortoise blocks etc are useless?

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

A healthy tortoise won't need them.

 

[talal]

A healthy tortoise won't need them.

Ok thanks

 

[talal]

I am facing a issue rn. Actually my tortoises basically whenever i gave them the veggie leaves mixes used to eat mostly the green leaf lettuce and a little bit of the rest of the veggies now in Pakistan idk if the season for green leaf lettuce harvesting has ended or what cuz the lettuce isn't available anywhere now my tortoise are barely eating the rest of the veggies and have fed them cucumbers and carrot mixed into there salads they sorta eat it but idk what to do cause feeding them cucumbers regularly is bad for them. I have ordered some rocket leaves which are mad expensive and idek whether they would like them or nah

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Hello!
What other greens are sold in stores or growing around you? Maybe some of the locally growing plants, succulents, trees or bushes can be a "staple food"

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

You could send a list of what your grocery store has to offer or maybe even a link to a local grocery store website. Also, try to research if you have some local plants you could feed. This website can be a good starting point, at lest for succulents, even though it is UK centered: https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/

 

[talal]

Hello!
What other greens are sold in stores or growing around you? Maybe some of the locally growing plants, succulents, trees or bushes can be a "staple food"

I have hibiscus roses and spider in my garden but they don't like it much either

 

[talal]

I got rocket leaves for them today they are eating it but are not as crazy for it as lettuce i think they sort of got addicted to lettuce no wonder they don't wanna eat anything else

 

[talal]

Online Fruits and Vegetable | Online Grocery | Fresh Basket

Shop the freshest and finest fruits, vegetables, and select grocery items at Fresh Basket, Pakistan's leading online store for quick and reliable delivery!

freshbasket.com.pk

Heres the link

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I got rocket leaves for them today they are eating it but are not as crazy for it as lettuce i think they sort of got addicted to lettuce no wonder they don't wanna eat anything

Yeah, that is probable, just keep trying new foods. I am going to check the link later today

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Online Fruits and Vegetable | Online Grocery | Fresh Basket

Shop the freshest and finest fruits, vegetables, and select grocery items at Fresh Basket, Pakistan's leading online store for quick and reliable delivery!

freshbasket.com.pk

Heres the link

Thanks!

I see no "staple" foods but for variety you can get some of these (bunch a week, maybe):
1. Coriander (aka cilantro, aka dhanya).
2. Mint - only if it's garden mint (spearmint) and not peppermint.
3. Curry leaves - surprisingly good Calciumhosphorus ratio.

The trouble with all three is strong aroma - it will take time and patience to introduce them.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

The Clean greens assorted mixed salad should be a fine staple, but it is low in fiber.

Brassicas can be only fed in moderation, two or more plants from this list should not be fed in conjunction with each other

• rocket
• cabbage
• Emma not your typical broccoli
• Clean Greens curly kale

These can be fed as a "treat"

• long gourd/loki
• lime leaves (don't feed the fruit or the flower)
• turai
• basil

You could feed one plant from these two lists per week to add variation, but they aren't good daily foods.

If your tortoises diet is mainly lettuce, you should consider getting some fiber supplementation. Do you have any pellets meant for rabbits to eat for example?

 

[talal]

The Clean greens assorted mixed salad should be a fine staple, but it is low in fiber.

Brassicas can be only fed in moderation, two or more plants from this list should not be fed in conjunction with each other

• rocket
• cabbage
• Emma not your typical broccoli
• Clean Greens curly kale

These can be fed as a "treat"

• long gourd/loki
• lime leaves (don't feed the fruit or the flower)
• turai
• basil

You could feed one plant from these two lists per week to add variation, but they aren't good daily foods.

If your tortoises diet is mainly lettuce, you should consider getting some fiber supplementation. Do you have any pellets meant for rabbits to eat for example?

Yeah i feed them this one

 

[talal]

The Clean greens assorted mixed salad should be a fine staple, but it is low in fiber.

Brassicas can be only fed in moderation, two or more plants from this list should not be fed in conjunction with each other

• rocket
• cabbage
• Emma not your typical broccoli
• Clean Greens curly kale

These can be fed as a "treat"

• long gourd/loki
• lime leaves (don't feed the fruit or the flower)
• turai
• basil

You could feed one plant from these two lists per week to add variation, but they aren't good daily foods.

If your tortoises diet is mainly lettuce, you should consider getting some fiber supplementation. Do you have any pellets meant for rabbits to eat for example?

Lettuce isnt even available now thats the biggest issue