Hello everyone,
I'm think I'm going to get a red-foot tortoise and I have done a lot of reasearch but I still have some questions.
What is the best substrate to use? I've seen people saying to use cyprus mulch. Should I use that?
I would be building him an outdoor enclosure to use during the day and I would build him a tortoise table for night and the winter. If I bought him a dog house to use outside, would he use that? And also, can some people show me some pictures of their tortoise tables and outdoor habitats? I just need some ideas.
Is http://www.turtlesale.com/home/ a trustworthy site to buy a tortoise from?
I have box turtles. Is it true that diseases can be transmitted between these two? If so, can I keep them in the same room but separate cages???
I'm sorry but I do have a lot of questions. I would be keeping him in the basement and it is kinda chilly down there. Should I leave the heat light on at night too? What temp do they need it to be at?
Some sites said they need a uv light and some said they do. Do I need one?
How often do you have to give them protein? Each website says different things and I am sooooo confused about that.
And lastly, and I know this is a stupid question, but do they like you to pet their heads?
I really appreciate you guys answering these questions. I know I asked a lot but I just want to give the best possible care for my tortoise.
- arpooch
I'm think I'm going to get a red-foot tortoise and I have done a lot of reasearch but I still have some questions.
What is the best substrate to use? I've seen people saying to use cyprus mulch. Should I use that?
I would be building him an outdoor enclosure to use during the day and I would build him a tortoise table for night and the winter. If I bought him a dog house to use outside, would he use that? And also, can some people show me some pictures of their tortoise tables and outdoor habitats? I just need some ideas.
Is http://www.turtlesale.com/home/ a trustworthy site to buy a tortoise from?
I have box turtles. Is it true that diseases can be transmitted between these two? If so, can I keep them in the same room but separate cages???
I'm sorry but I do have a lot of questions. I would be keeping him in the basement and it is kinda chilly down there. Should I leave the heat light on at night too? What temp do they need it to be at?
Some sites said they need a uv light and some said they do. Do I need one?
How often do you have to give them protein? Each website says different things and I am sooooo confused about that.
And lastly, and I know this is a stupid question, but do they like you to pet their heads?
I really appreciate you guys answering these questions. I know I asked a lot but I just want to give the best possible care for my tortoise.
- arpooch