Newbie with a Greek Tortoise

[BigBiscuit]

Hello.

I am BigBiscuit, and I just received a Greek Tortoise as a present for my child. I am totally new to tortoises, but I have been diligently studying. I was wondering though, the only thing I need is a UVB light. Can that wait a month, or is it a very time sensitive thing to have.

Thanks

 

[Jacqui]

It's more time sensitive, if you have a hatching rather then an adult...or one with a soft shell.

Sounds like you have my kind of child.

Glad your joining us and it's great your doing your homework. Eagerly await your sharing pictures of your gift with us.

 

[Crazy1]

Welcome to the forum BigBiscuit. Jacqui gave you sound advice.If you are not using a UVB light use Calcium with D3 until you get the light then change over to Calcium without D3.

 

[Isa]

Welcome to the forum

 

[BigBiscuit]

Thank you to everyone. Crazy1, I just went and purchased some "Rep-Cal" Calcium with D3. Thanks for the tip. I am currently using Repti-Bark for substrate. Any advice? It looks like the feelings in the forum are mixed.