Food

[DanaLachney]

Is it possible or advisable to freeze their food such as the lettuce, weeds, cactus pads and such to keep it longer? In other words if I want to buy a bulk quantity of romaine lettuce and other veggies they can have is there a way to store it long term.

 

[tortuga_please]

Most leafy greens don't freeze well unfortunately :-/

 

[wellington]

Some do better than others. This was talked about a while back. I can't remember all that was said. But search the topic in the TFO search bar and I should come up. Sorry I don't remember it

 

[DanaLachney]

well that's disappointing lol

 

[jaizei]

It's possible, I don't do it with my tortoises, but I used to with iguanas. When you thaw it, it's kinda soggy - not very appetizing looking. But they never complained.

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Now that I think about it, it kinda resembles canned spinach.

 

[DanaLachney]

Some do better than others. This was talked about a while back. I can't remember all that was said. But search the topic in the TFO search bar and I should come up. Sorry I don't remember it

Ok will do I figured it would be easier to freeze but if not oh well fresh is better anyway

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Thanks guys! I'm just trying to come at this from all angles before I get my sully babies I've probably "talked" ArizonaSulcata's ear off lol I suppose it's better to have asked to many questions than not enough in my opinion

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

Ok will do I figured it would be easier to freeze but if not oh well fresh is better anyway

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Thanks guys! I'm just trying to come at this from all angles before I get my sully babies I've probably "talked" ArizonaSulcata's ear off lol I suppose it's better to have asked to many questions than not enough in my opinion

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No you haven't! I love getting questions from forum members! Your going to be an awesome Sulcata owner! Seriously though, love the questions!

 

[tyler0912]

I tried this with carrot stems...
They dont thawe out right well...almost like mush!

 

[DanaLachney]

Lol

 

[Turtlechasers]

Hi...
The best way to keep live plant material fresh is to keep it on ice... set your freezer to 32-30. Most plant material will keep for 2-3 months... I freeze grape and mulberry leaves at the end of our growing season (Nov-Dec) I still have fresh leaves today...

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Most leafy greens don't freeze well unfortunately :-/

 

[Laura]

if you dont feed romaine, he cant eat it,, and he will eventually eat the other food.. try Spring Mix.
for hay,, its better to use grass hay. Orchard, Timothy, or Bermuda.