Tolis the tortoise
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Lettuce is not nutritious for tortoises, and it has very low calories. Here is what you can do if your tortoise will eat only lettuce:
These are tips that have worked for me, they may not work with other tortoises.
1.) Stuff other vegetables inside a leaf of lettuce
Stuff vegetables and other things included in your tortoise's diet into a lettuce leaf. Don't choose a lettuce leaf that is too large, and don't put too much things inside of it. Feed it to your tortoise. It is likely that your tortoise will not notice that there are other vegetables in the lettuce. With each day, gradually reduce the amount of lettuce you are feeding your tortoise, and slowly increase the amount of other vegetables you are feeding your tortoise. Over time, your tortoise will get more used to eating other leafy greens and vegetables.
2.) Treat your tortoise!
Lettuce is a delicious treat for tortoises. Encourage your tortoises to eat more variety of food by giving them a piece of lettuce after they finish their food. Slowly reduce the amount of lettuce you give them each time they finish their food.
Read the forum for more information! These are only 2 good strategies.
These are tips that have worked for me, they may not work with other tortoises.
1.) Stuff other vegetables inside a leaf of lettuce
Stuff vegetables and other things included in your tortoise's diet into a lettuce leaf. Don't choose a lettuce leaf that is too large, and don't put too much things inside of it. Feed it to your tortoise. It is likely that your tortoise will not notice that there are other vegetables in the lettuce. With each day, gradually reduce the amount of lettuce you are feeding your tortoise, and slowly increase the amount of other vegetables you are feeding your tortoise. Over time, your tortoise will get more used to eating other leafy greens and vegetables.
2.) Treat your tortoise!
Lettuce is a delicious treat for tortoises. Encourage your tortoises to eat more variety of food by giving them a piece of lettuce after they finish their food. Slowly reduce the amount of lettuce you give them each time they finish their food.
Read the forum for more information! These are only 2 good strategies.