dry tortoise shell?

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

My colleges are beginning to send back acceptance letters. I received my first rejection, and have yet to been accepted. Once I do, I will contact them about keeping a tortoise. I would like to request having enough room for an upgraded tortoise table, or simply getting rid of my bed or desk (i sleep on the floor and work on the floor anyway.) I can bring her out for walks across campus that way she won't have to stay inside if i don't manage to get an upgraded table.

Sorry to hear about the rejection Hope you get to study something you like!

 

[Yingg]

Sorry to hear about the rejection Hope you get to study something you like!

it's okay, don't be sorry! i found the rejection a bit funny

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I’m thinking she’s eating it too, if she’s pooping fine during her soaks with no trouble then I honestly wouldn’t worry, she’s clearly not blocked up

 

[Yingg]

hi is her beak long? (i cut her food. she doesn't have difficulty eating, as u can see from the veggies on her face)

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

hi is her beak long? (i cut her food. she doesn't have difficulty eating, as u can see from the veggies on her face)

It is a little bit overgrown yes but not horribly, it’s pitty she only eats off that plastic bowleating off slate/a clay saucer can really help wear it down. You could try to gently file it yourself, there’s not much to take down

I believe some have had success using a nail file, though I guess a better way would be a dremel

 

[Yingg]

It is a little bit overgrown yes but not horribly, it’s pitty she only eats off that plastic bowleating off slate/a clay saucer can really help wear it down. You could try to gently file it yourself, there’s not much to take down

I believe some have had success using a nail file, though I guess a better way would be a dremel

the vet only cut off this much hopefully she'll graduate from her bowl. a few days ago i gave her food on the slate and it was untouched lol. i can file yeah! i don't trust myself with a dremel though I believe i have one. if not i can ask my teacher. haha

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

the vet only cut off this much hopefully she'll graduate from her bowl. a few days ago i gave her food on the slate and it was untouched lol. i can file yeah! i don't trust myself with a dremel though I believe i have one. if not i can ask my teacher. haha

It’s not too bad and would only need the smallest amount taking off the top, perhaps a gentle file

 

[Yingg]

I was just thinking about it. there's no way this plastic tub would melt or anything right...? would it be safe for her to soak in this? I've been using it for over a year now but haven't thought about it til now. water is 85-95 degree range.

 

[Yingg]

I was just thinking about it. there's no way this plastic tub would melt or anything right...? would it be safe for her to soak in this? I've been using it for over a year now but haven't thought about it til now. water is 85-95 degree range.

forgot to attach pic lol

 

[Yingg]

When i came back from school today, I saw that she had somehow eaten one. I am worried because this is potting soil, and she had the root sticking out of her mouth. I am not sure how she even managed to get the plant, seeing as it's 4 inches tall and the plastic container has a rim, and is weighted down, but she did it.

is eating a little potting soil okay...? there were some white rock things in it...

 

[Yingg]

When i came back from school today, I saw that she had somehow eaten one. I am worried because this is potting soil, and she had the root sticking out of her mouth. I am not sure how she even managed to get the plant, seeing as it's 4 inches tall and the plastic container has a rim, and is weighted down, but she did it.

is eating a little potting soil okay...? there were some white rock things in it...

index finger as reference, my hands are on the smaller side.

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Once in a time a tiny bit should be okay. The white bits (I guess, perlite) can be really dangerous - next time use potting soil without it.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

forgot to attach pic lol

Hard to say, sometimes they have a temperature range printed on them. Also, there is a symbol for food grade plastic.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Hard to say, sometimes they have a temperature range printed on them. Also, there is a symbol for food grade plastic.

These photos show quite well what the symbols should look like:

How to Identify Food Grade Buckets: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

If you plan to store food in plastic buckets, it's very important that the buckets be made out of the right material and be designed for food storage. Fortunately, it's easy to identify a food grade bucket. Check the symbol and number on...

www.wikihow.com

And here is an article about how to read the recycling numbers:

https://www.acmeplastics.com/content/the-ultimate-guide-to-food-grade-and-food-safe-plastics/?srsltid=AfmBOordCJIAs-DhWDnqVnm5jQqK8cQQJ6DqWJhBgTtDGhxSyNKi4-LQ

 

[Yingg]

These photos show quite well what the symbols should look like:

How to Identify Food Grade Buckets: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

If you plan to store food in plastic buckets, it's very important that the buckets be made out of the right material and be designed for food storage. Fortunately, it's easy to identify a food grade bucket. Check the symbol and number on...

www.wikihow.com

And here is an article about how to read the recycling numbers:

https://www.acmeplastics.com/content/the-ultimate-guide-to-food-grade-and-food-safe-plastics/?srsltid=AfmBOordCJIAs-DhWDnqVnm5jQqK8cQQJ6DqWJhBgTtDGhxSyNKi4-LQ

i don't think it's food grade or meant for food at all

 

[Yingg]

Hard to say, sometimes they have a temperature range printed on them. Also, there is a symbol for food grade plastic.

What if there is no temp range or symbol?

 

[Yingg]

Once in a time a tiny bit should be okay. The white bits (I guess, perlite) can be really dangerous - next time use potting soil without it.

oh okay i understand, thank you

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

What if there is no temp range or symbol?

That probably means that they haven't done any testing to see what the plastic can and cannot take without melting etc. With food grade plastic bin there is a reassurance that it won't melt or release some chemicals/microplastics into the water. I personally use a food grade dish tub. Don't know what harm your current bin might cause if any.

Something like this can take hot water for sure:

Amazon.com

What do you think @Alex and the Redfoot and @Littleredfootbigredheart ? What kind of soaking bins do you use?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

That probably means that they haven't done any testing to see what the plastic can and cannot take without melting etc. With food grade plastic bin there is a reassurance that it won't melt or release some chemicals/microplastics into the water. I personally use a food grade dish tub. Don't know what harm your current bin might cause if any.

Something like this can take hot water for sure:

Amazon.com

What do you think @Alex and the Redfoot and @Littleredfootbigredheart ? What kind of soaking bins do you use?

I feel it's a bit an overthinking. We don't use really hot (boiling) water for soaking tortoises, tortoise is staying in the water for 20-30 minutes. I think any PP container should be safe. Don't forget that we keep tortoises in Sterlite boxes and PVC enclosures - neither is "food grade".

I've used camping fridge, storage box and painting bucket for soaking, yet now I'm in search of a new larger container.

 

[zovick]

I feel it's a bit an overthinking. We don't use really hot (boiling) water for soaking tortoises, tortoise is staying in the water for 20-30 minutes. I think any PP container should be safe. Don't forget that we keep tortoises in Sterlite boxes and PVC enclosures - neither is "food grade".

I've used camping fridge, storage box and painting bucket for soaking, yet now I'm in search of a new larger container.

I have used the tubs which a number of US restaurants use to bus their dirty dishes. They measure roughly 20" x 14" x 5" (50 cm x 36 cm x 13 cm) and are very handy for soaking smaller tortoises.