New Tortoise, New Everything

[TammyJ]

Yeah get them switched to the right bulbs and get yourself a t5 uv bulb if keeping him indoors, I’d go for the Arcadia personally

Temps sound good as long as the enclosure isn’t up to 95 all over, just under the bulb, then the rest in the 75-80 range during the daybut for the diet don’t feed the squash or pepper! For more ideas and info on diet, check out this website

The Tortoise Table - Home

The Tortoise Table plant database and resource site for Tortoise owners

www.thetortoisetable.org.uk

I didn't think anything was wrong with feeding squash or pepper (sweet pepper) as an occasional item and part of his varied proper diet? Why not?

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I didn't think anything was wrong with feeding squash or pepper (sweet pepper) as an occasional item and part of his varied proper diet? Why not?

I’ve always read not to give these guys pepper or squash because of the sugar content, their bodies aren’t built to digest it properly.
Maybe on occasion won’t hurt, but in my opinion it’s best to avoid all together with Russians and saved for fruit eating species. Sticking to leafy greens, weeds and appropriate flowers for these guys