Hi guys
We have just become proud owners of a Testudo Spur Thighed tortoise and love her to bits. We've been doing lots of reading as want to give her the best possible care, but am still a bit comfused. she weighs 4oz and is 18 months old and we have had her for 2 days. She seems to be settling in well but is sleeping quite a lot! is this normal? we came home this afternoon and she was alseep. I woke her up (scared in case she had died) and she was active for about an hour and then went to bed!! Also, i know that the UV light needs to be on for 14hrs, but how long should the heat light be on for? cannot seem to find this anywhere! Finally...am being told to give 80% of one group type of food, 20% of another and 5% protein, but not sure the quantity i should be feeding her. Any information would be greatfully recieved as we are completely new to this and want to give her the best care.
We have just become proud owners of a Testudo Spur Thighed tortoise and love her to bits. We've been doing lots of reading as want to give her the best possible care, but am still a bit comfused. she weighs 4oz and is 18 months old and we have had her for 2 days. She seems to be settling in well but is sleeping quite a lot! is this normal? we came home this afternoon and she was alseep. I woke her up (scared in case she had died) and she was active for about an hour and then went to bed!! Also, i know that the UV light needs to be on for 14hrs, but how long should the heat light be on for? cannot seem to find this anywhere! Finally...am being told to give 80% of one group type of food, 20% of another and 5% protein, but not sure the quantity i should be feeding her. Any information would be greatfully recieved as we are completely new to this and want to give her the best care.