Recent questions tagged tortioses

Description : content:

Last Answer : Does your tortoise spend anyy time in your garden where you may not observe it eating? If not and you are trying to feed him the appropriate diet, and he still refuses to eat, please take your tortoise to the vet ASAP as it may have a medical condition.

Description : content:

Last Answer : Russian tortoises can live outdoors, but the enclosure needs to be large . It should be surrounded by a barrier at least 8 in. deep to prevent the tortoise from digging out. The top of the ... can retreat. Planting edible plants in the enclosure is a nice touch and good for the tortoise too.

Description : Do I need a special light? Is it ok if I just take him out in the sun every day?

Last Answer : The sun is an excellent source of Vitamin D3, but it depends on how much exposure your tortoise gets. Reptiles need D3 to effectively metabolize calcium. They get D3 from the UV parts of ... reptiles that have high UVB output are probably best. A separate basking lamp is necessary for heating.

Description : A couple of days ago a tortoise started hanging out in our backyard. Can I bring him in my house and make him my pet?

Last Answer : Yes, you can keep him as a pet. Just be sure you can meet all his needs. Do your research thoroughly on the care, feeding, housing and personality traits of tortoises.