Just have a quick few questions if some of the more experienced owners wouldn't mind answering them for me!
So both of my torts are roughly the same size, weight, etc. Just wanted to know if anybody could give me an idea of what age they are judging by the following measurements:
Weight: 115 Grams / 120 Grams
Length: 8cm / 7.5cm
Circumference: 18cm / 18cm
I was told roughly about 1 1/2 years, any other guesstimates would be appreciate
Also I can't get either of them to eat any sort of dry grasses like orchard grass or couch grass, they only seem to like Cabbage, Dandelion leaves, Clover and Spring mix, and once or twice a week I give them Carrot and Broccoli. Should I be worried that they aren't getting enough fiber? Any other diet tips?
Another thing that I was worried about is temperatures at night. In the vivarium they drop to about 20c,(70f?) Is this o.k. or should I invest in an infrared heat lamp of some sort? And would anybody recommend using a heat mat (pig blanket)? I have one but I've been told it isn't beneficial as it heats the torts under shell which is softer and can cos damage to their insides.
Thanks again everybody for all the help, I'll get pics up ASAP
So both of my torts are roughly the same size, weight, etc. Just wanted to know if anybody could give me an idea of what age they are judging by the following measurements:
Weight: 115 Grams / 120 Grams
Length: 8cm / 7.5cm
Circumference: 18cm / 18cm
I was told roughly about 1 1/2 years, any other guesstimates would be appreciate
Also I can't get either of them to eat any sort of dry grasses like orchard grass or couch grass, they only seem to like Cabbage, Dandelion leaves, Clover and Spring mix, and once or twice a week I give them Carrot and Broccoli. Should I be worried that they aren't getting enough fiber? Any other diet tips?
Another thing that I was worried about is temperatures at night. In the vivarium they drop to about 20c,(70f?) Is this o.k. or should I invest in an infrared heat lamp of some sort? And would anybody recommend using a heat mat (pig blanket)? I have one but I've been told it isn't beneficial as it heats the torts under shell which is softer and can cos damage to their insides.
Thanks again everybody for all the help, I'll get pics up ASAP