Tortoise in the wild

[nature'sown]

Particularly the Mid Atlantic spieces..... What are the nourishment habits ...and personality?

 

[egyptiandan]

Here you go Joe http://tortoiseforum.org/thread-4817.html

They are very shy in the wild and will usually run for their burrows if they see a person.

Danny

 

[Kristina]

I have a page on my website dedicated to plants that torts have been known to eat in the wild. http://www.geocities.com/kyryah/tort3.html

There are also links for identifying safe plants, and I also have a page of plants that are safe for vivaruims/terrariums, but not necessarily good food items.

For an overview of diet and nutrition, there is http://www.geocities.com/tort2.html This page includes tables on oxalic acid, phosphorus ratio and protein/fat content.

Kristina

 

[nature'sown]

Thank you Kristina, I did go to the first site and got some wonderful helpful info, the second site wasn't available.
Evenso good looking out.
Joe

 

[Kristina]

Ha ha, silly me typed the address to my own dang website wrong

http://www.geocities.com/kyryah/tort2.html

I left out the /kyryah/ part! What a doofus.

Kristina

 

[nature'sown]

Dear Kristina,
Your not a dufuss.....I could live off this diet you have laid out so beautifully..I have added you to my favorites. You have been most helpful.
Joe

 

[Kristina]

Thank you very much. I am glad that I could be of some help.

Kristina