Dec 18, 2008 · They should be strong, and able to resist gentle tugging on a limb. The best tortoise to choose would be the one that you observe moving around and eating prior to …

Apr 27, 2014 · The tortoise adopted a new navigational strategy, exploring the maze systematically by entering whatever arm was directly adjacent to the one she had just left. This …

Apr 25, 2015 · The indoor tortoise does not need to undergo hibernation. Its housing should be maintained at stable temperatures and follow a strict day and night cycle by keeping the lights …

Jan 22, 2014 · A adult sulcata will not be able to hurt or kill an adult leopard. Leopard tortoises are also a moderately large species. If cared for correctly a sulcata will never be able to grow to a …

Feb 16, 2017 · I've raised my tortoise on dry substrate and I mist his enclosure 3 times a day lightly. He is 1 yr 3 months and spends most of his time outside in a dry climate. Weather …

Jan 9, 2010 · As a tortoise food, what's wrong with iceberg lettuce? Or other lettuce types too? 1. Too low in calcium. 2. Low Ca : P ratio. 3. Low fiber. 4. Low nutritional value. Its everything a …

Oct 28, 2012 · The leopard tortoise range is huge, and environmental conditions vary so much in that range. It would be very difficult to test my theory, but the current "experiment" I am …

Dec 30, 2010 · There are those, including very well-known names in the tortoise field, who feel that there is only one specie of leopard tortoise. And these folks are adamant in their thinking. …

Jan 9, 2010 · The end result has been hatchlings of a "desert" species of tortoise absolutely thriving in swampy conditions. I believe a key element has been to keep them warm, 75-80 …

May 8, 2017 · I was advised by another member that my baby leopard ( a year old) looks like he is in too-dry a set-up. So im now moving him to a vivarium instead of the tortoise table in order …