The short answer is, yes, you do need all the gear. Tortoise keeping IS costly at the outset if you hope to keep your tortoise in good health for a long period of time.Hi all,
Some of this stuff is expensive...
does a vivarium make a difference to an Egyptian tortoise?
does a reflector lamp make a difference?
thanks!
Suze
Link to a helpful care sheet for Egyptian tortoises: https://www.hermannihaven.com/egyptian-tortoise-care-sheetHi all,
Some of this stuff is expensive...
does a vivarium make a difference to an Egyptian tortoise?
does a reflector lamp make a difference?
thanks!
Suze
The reality is, you either pay on the front end, or on the back end. Not setting up a tortoise properly may not seem like a big deal at first, but you eventually end up with issues that stress out both you and your tortoise. Often times, the money you “saved” ends up going to expensive vet bills, many times to vets that are not truly knowledgeable about tortoises. Unfortunately, we have seen here on TF that it too often ends in heartbreak...Hi all,
Some of this stuff is expensive...
does a vivarium make a difference to an Egyptian tortoise?
does a reflector lamp make a difference?
thanks!
Suze
Hi Suze,Hi all,
Some of this stuff is expensive...
does a vivarium make a difference to an Egyptian tortoise?
does a reflector lamp make a difference?
thanks!
Suze