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Well, the forum tortoise id god is Danny (egyptiandan). Send him a message.
Could you take a picture of it's plastron (belly)? That would help.
Depending on what species it is...you can then pick out an appropriate substrate. The pellets in your picture are not the best idea. I know that stores try to sell them as tortoise friendly but they are not. The pellets are hard to walk on and get moldy easily (which can lead to eye and respiratory problems).
Humidity levels needed will depend on the species.
What are you using for lights? diet?
We like details!
Could you take a picture of it's plastron (belly)? That would help.
Depending on what species it is...you can then pick out an appropriate substrate. The pellets in your picture are not the best idea. I know that stores try to sell them as tortoise friendly but they are not. The pellets are hard to walk on and get moldy easily (which can lead to eye and respiratory problems).
Humidity levels needed will depend on the species.
What are you using for lights? diet?
We like details!
You have a Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca ibera. A plastron (bottom shell) picture would seal the deal though.
Danny
Danny
I will try and get a plastron pic up soon. I was recently told it a spur thighed tort. Which would mean its a Testudo graeca right?
The pellets were suggested by the store, but I have noticed they go soggy quick. What would you suggest as an alternative?
Light is a 26w desert terrarium, on 9am - 9pm.
Heat is 100w ceramic, on 24hrs (in the UK)
As for diet she eats a lot of garden weed and loves bit of sweetcorn.
All help and suggestions welcome. I am new to this and so far have only had help from the store.
The pellets were suggested by the store, but I have noticed they go soggy quick. What would you suggest as an alternative?
Light is a 26w desert terrarium, on 9am - 9pm.
Heat is 100w ceramic, on 24hrs (in the UK)
As for diet she eats a lot of garden weed and loves bit of sweetcorn.
All help and suggestions welcome. I am new to this and so far have only had help from the store.
Yes it is a Testudo graeca, but all T.graeca fit into any one of a number of subspecies.
Here's a list of weeds and plants you can feed your Greek. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=31723&page=3
What are the temperatures in your enclosure, under hotspot, warm end, cool end and night time?
Danny
Here's a list of weeds and plants you can feed your Greek. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=31723&page=3
What are the temperatures in your enclosure, under hotspot, warm end, cool end and night time?
Danny
Definitely not pellets
Cypress mulch is great, like CGKeith said. It can be hard to find in some places. I use a combination of aspen shavings and coconut coir, which you could alternatively try. Make sure the aspen is not treated, it'll usually say something like all natural kiln dried. Coconut coir is sold under a few names - ecoearth, bedabeast. If you go this route I highly recommend ordering from a pet supply store online as opposed to a Pet Smart, etc. as you will pay far less for it. This is true for most tortoise supplies. I like Pet Mountain, personally. Carolina Pet Supply is another one I've heard good things about, though I haven't used them myself.
Cypress mulch is great, like CGKeith said. It can be hard to find in some places. I use a combination of aspen shavings and coconut coir, which you could alternatively try. Make sure the aspen is not treated, it'll usually say something like all natural kiln dried. Coconut coir is sold under a few names - ecoearth, bedabeast. If you go this route I highly recommend ordering from a pet supply store online as opposed to a Pet Smart, etc. as you will pay far less for it. This is true for most tortoise supplies. I like Pet Mountain, personally. Carolina Pet Supply is another one I've heard good things about, though I haven't used them myself.
Egyptiandan, that link just takes me to another forum, no sign of a list.
82f under heat, 74f other end. Not much change at night at the moment. What hours would you suggest for heat and lamp
I will look at getting some cypress mulch when I've ran out of these pellets. I have noticed they do smell a bit.
Thanks
82f under heat, 74f other end. Not much change at night at the moment. What hours would you suggest for heat and lamp
I will look at getting some cypress mulch when I've ran out of these pellets. I have noticed they do smell a bit.
Thanks
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