I have recently discovered that I have some voles living in/around my tortoise shed. From everything I have researched they appear to be fairly strict herbivores that may occasionally eat parasitic insects when they groom themselves. I have found nothing that suggests that they're opportunistic feeders when it comes to meat sources such as my tortoise. I understand that the voles may steal some tortoise food, and they appear to be nibbling on tortoise poop, but is it safe for me to allow them to live? I would exterminate mice, rats, or shrews in a heartbeat, but if voles are harmless I'd prefer not to kill them.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?