COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Ok something went on with my phone! Coocoo stuff I guess. I had a thought. What about artichokes? They do seem cactus like.

But....Artichokes are pretty expensive compared to cactus tuna...

But, Tort Table says yes -

• Common Name: Globe Artichoke (Cardoon)
• Latin Name: Cynara scolymus; Cynara cardunculus
• Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae

There are no known hazards with either the Globe Artichoke or its close relative, the Cardoon, and tortoises can safely eat all parts of the plant.

N.B. Do not confuse with Jerusalem Artichoke, which is closely related to the Sunflower.

 

[DE42]

He's really pretty. He has little diamonds at the end of his tail. Maybe you could add tape that looks like leaves. Then it wouldn't matter what color it is.

That's a cool idea.

And thanks. I love him lol.

 

[Maro2Bear]

One thing good about the thundershowers, heat and humidity is it creates a pretty tropical environment for our banana trees...

Some new pix -

 

[Ben02]

So much Rain the Last few days waiting for the Sun [emoji16] View attachment 276404

So much green

 

[Ben02]

Something amazing happened to me today! I accidentally found my first baby toad of this year. I hope I didn't scare him have to death. He was already in Saphire's outdoor enclosure and I always find them in the frontyard. Then I move them to the enclosure. It looks like they may have learned about a safe haven over the years. But how could a 2 inch toad know that.View attachment 276409

Amphibians seem to like your house Cathie

 

[Ben02]

I'm still wondering. What is cactus tuna?!!!

A spiky tuna fish......I don’t know

 

[Cathie G]

Amphibians seem to like your house Cathie

It'll be days before I get over this thrill...maybe more next year. I just hope I didn't scare him half to death. I wasn't expecting a baby toad to be in one of Saphire's terra cotta water dishes in the enclosure. I was dumping and cleaning it with fresh water and there he was. Poor little baby. I just wonder WHY is there always just one.

 

[Ray--Opo]

So much Rain the Last few days waiting for the Sun [emoji16] View attachment 276404

Wow that is some beautiful countryside.

 

[Cathie G]

But....Artichokes are pretty expensive compared to cactus tuna...

But, Tort Table says yes -

• Common Name: Globe Artichoke (Cardoon)
• Latin Name: Cynara scolymus; Cynara cardunculus
• Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae

There are no known hazards with either the Globe Artichoke or its close relative, the Cardoon, and tortoises can safely eat all parts of the plant.

N.B. Do not confuse with Jerusalem Artichoke, which is closely related to the Sunflower.

It's not expensive if you have a little Horsefield. So is the Jerusalem artichokes not good. One artichoke can go a long way with my little guy.

 

[Bee62]

Something amazing happened to me today! I accidentally found my first baby toad of this year. I hope I didn't scare him have to death. He was already in Saphire's outdoor enclosure and I always find them in the frontyard. Then I move them to the enclosure. It looks like they may have learned about a safe haven over the years. But how could a 2 inch toad know that.View attachment 276409

Oh, such a cute thing ! Sometimes I find such little toads in my garden-wilderness too.

 

[Bee62]

So much Rain the Last few days waiting for the Sun [emoji16] View attachment 276404

Looks beautiful though clouds and fog.

 

[Ray--Opo]

So much Rain the Last few days waiting for the Sun [emoji16] View attachment 276404

Do you get a color change in the fall?

 

[Cathie G]

Oh, such a cute thing ! Sometimes I find such little toads in my garden-wilderness too.

I'm going to have to be way more careful. I didn't fully understand until today that I might be making a difference.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I like artichokes just fine but I’ll be eating myself any I pay good money for. Just saying. LOL

 

[Maro2Bear]

It's not expensive if you have a little Horsefield. So is the Jerusalem artichokes not good. One artichoke can go a long way with my little guy.

Jerusalem Artichoke

• Common Name: Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunroot)
• Latin Name: Helianthus tuberosus
• Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae

As a member of the Sunflower family, this plant can quickly accumulate nitrates from the soil (especially if fed with artificial fertilisers). Nitrates are known to be toxic to cattle, so although the plant itself is safe, it is not one to offer to your tortoise on a regular basis. Although the tubers are regularly eaten by humans, the leaves and flowers are the only parts you should feed to your tortoise.

 

[Cathie G]

I like artichokes just fine but I’ll be eating myself any I pay good money for. Just saying. LOL

I love artichokes but I buy them in oil or pickled for me. They're really good on pizza.

 

[xMario]

Do you get a color change in the fall?

Yep and it looks Amazing i try to find a picture on my pc tomorrow [emoji16]

 

[Cathie G]

Jerusalem Artichoke

• Common Name: Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunroot)
• Latin Name: Helianthus tuberosus
• Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae

As a member of the Sunflower family, this plant can quickly accumulate nitrates from the soil (especially if fed with artificial fertilisers). Nitrates are known to be toxic to cattle, so although the plant itself is safe, it is not one to offer to your tortoise on a regular basis. Although the tubers are regularly eaten by humans, the leaves and flowers are the only parts you should feed to your tortoise.

Thanks a bunch. I've memorized the names for gp. It's possible that the kroger in our city will sometimes stock the better artichokes. One wouldn't break the bank for me to see if Saphire likes it as a mix in.

 

[xMario]

Yep and it looks Amazing i try to find a picture on my pc tomorrow [emoji16]

For now I can only give u summer [emoji1]

 

[Cathie G]

Jerusalem Artichoke

• Common Name: Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunroot)
• Latin Name: Helianthus tuberosus
• Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae

As a member of the Sunflower family, this plant can quickly accumulate nitrates from the soil (especially if fed with artificial fertilisers). Nitrates are known to be toxic to cattle, so although the plant itself is safe, it is not one to offer to your tortoise on a regular basis. Although the tubers are regularly eaten by humans, the leaves and flowers are the only parts you should feed to your tortoise.

The word nitrates is really interesting lately for me. Considering I've just done my first aquarium...well