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How often is it safe for my Hermann tortoises to eat dandelions and dandelion leafs???
Thank you so you know how often they can eat cucumber?"In moderation"
Which basically means don't feed it every day, but you can do so pretty regularly without worry. Most of us can't gather them year round in any case.
Be aware that dandelions turn pee pink - so don't panic
Ok thank you. I will stop giving them cucumberCucumbers are not good for them. They have little nutrition value and cause your tort to have diarrhea which will cause them to dehydrate. Typically we only feed cucumber when they are "stopped up" and we want them to go poop.
How long does it take to become a tortoise expert"In moderation"
Which basically means don't feed it every day, but you can do so pretty regularly without worry. Most of us can't gather them year round in any case.
Be aware that dandelions turn pee pink - so don't panic
I don't think you ever count yourself as an expert. You're always learning. You just get more confident about what you do and panic less frequently over the yearsHow long does it take to become a tortoise expert
May I ask how many tortoises you have and what species they are??I don't think you ever count yourself as an expert. You're always learning. You just get more confident about what you do and panic less frequently over the years
Just the one. A big male Greek called Joe who came into the family in 1970!May I ask how many tortoises you have and what species they are??
What do you mean by " expert " cause I've been raising torts sense the year 2000 , And I have leopards , marginals, Russians , Greeks , Herman s , pancakes , Egyptians,and 2 types of box turtles . I think I'm a collector . But expert ? Have a great day .How long does it take to become a tortoise expert
Two or three times a week as part of a wide variety of foods should be fine.How often is it safe for my Hermann tortoises to eat dandelions and dandelion leafs???
Well I've spent five years reading books about tortoises and endless hours researching online and I'm still on the wiser. I would define expert as you @JoesMum @grandpaturtle144 and @yvonneGTwo or three times a week as part of a wide variety of foods should be fine.
Everyone defines "expert" differently. How do you define it?
Flattery gets you everywhereWell I've spent five years reading books about tortoises and endless hours researching online and I'm still on the wiser. I would define expert as you @JoesMum @grandpaturtle144 and @yvonneG
Thank you ! You've put me in with some great company ! Thank you again .Well I've spent five years reading books about tortoises and endless hours researching online and I'm still on the wiser. I would define expert as you @JoesMum @grandpaturtle144 and @yvonneG
Can Sulcata tortoises have any of those options as well??Your Hermann's should basically be on a diet of weedy, leafy greens.
They can't digest sugars properly so fruit, tomato, carrot and bell pepper (UK red/yellow pepper) should only be fed very sparingly and very occasionally if at all
Make a list of the greens that grow around you and those that you can buy and look them up on The Tortoise Table Plant Database for suitability to feed.
http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/
Here's a list of suitable greens. Look them up on The Tortoise Table Plant Database if you're not sure what they look like.
http://thetortoisetable.org.uk/
Mulberry leaves
Grape vine leaves
Hibiscus leaves
African hibiscus leaves
Blue hibiscus leaves
Rose of Sharon leaves
Rose leaves
Geraniums
Gazanias
Lavatera
Pansies
Petunias
Hostas
Honeysuckle
Cape honeysuckle
Leaves and blooms from any squash plant, like pumpkin, cucumber, summer squash, etc...
Young spineless opuntia cactus pads
Weeds:
There are soooooooo many...
Dandelion
Mallow
Filaree
Smooth Sow thistle
Prickly Sow thistle
Milk thistle
Goat head weed
Cats ear
Nettles
Trefoil
Wild onion
Wild mustard
Wild Garlic
Clovers
Broadleaf plantain
Narrow leaf plantain
Chick weed
Hawksbit
Hensbit
Hawksbeard