Hi everyone ! I do not own a tortoise myself, however my inlaws have a desert tortoise from either arizona or nevada area. They are not exactly sure.
They have had it for about 30 years.
About a year ago they went abroad for a month so i did a little research to find out what would be safe foods for me to give to him. I was surprised to find out that lettuce should be avoided because that was what they have been feeding it all these years and also giving him an apple a day. From what i have read all fruit should be avoided. i informed them of this and gave them a list of foods that are ok to feed him but they refuse to change the way they are taking care of him. Also he has no water source other than when i go over and soak him in a shallow pool of water . what can i do to convince them they are not properly taking care of this poor creature?
They have had it for about 30 years.
About a year ago they went abroad for a month so i did a little research to find out what would be safe foods for me to give to him. I was surprised to find out that lettuce should be avoided because that was what they have been feeding it all these years and also giving him an apple a day. From what i have read all fruit should be avoided. i informed them of this and gave them a list of foods that are ok to feed him but they refuse to change the way they are taking care of him. Also he has no water source other than when i go over and soak him in a shallow pool of water . what can i do to convince them they are not properly taking care of this poor creature?