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Desert tortoises can grow really large, so make sure that you have a backyard for it to run around in. However, when the tortoise is a baby, you can keep it in a heated box.
Feeding a Desert Tortoise: When you feed a desert tortoise, always remember that they LOVE red things (they LOVE EATING TOMATOES!!!!), so don't wear red pants, skirts, shoes or socks. Desert Tortoises will eat lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, broccoli and celery.
Cleaning up after a Desert tortoise: Well, desert tortoises poop can be bigger than a Labrador Retriever's. So, you will probably need to use a shovel, instead of a bag (unless that bag is REALLY strong.)!
I'm not sure about the information above......I've done some extensive research on being a great Desert tortoise momma, and from what I have read, fruit is NOT GOOD for desert tortoise, as it can upset their natural digestive flora (gives them diarrhea). It is best to stick with a native diet ( does NOT include lettuce!!).Mine loves mulberry, grape leaves, and hibiscus leaves & flowers, 80% of her diet is Bermuda grass & other native grass and (de-throned) cactus ( w/flowers and fruit, she would eat in the wild)...I live in CA in the desert so we're native. Make sure water in present, at all times, in a shallow container ( I use a plant pot drain dish ) she likes to sit in it. Do NOT use anything they can not get out of or that is too deep, tortoises can not swim! We have an outdoor habitat, as natural sunlight is best, she has a shady spot under a rosemary bush that she loves! Give them a burrow (half pipe will do) and these guys will dig! So make sure they don't dig out of they're enclosure (bricks, or pavers around the enclosure will help prevent this) Check out tortoise.org , it helped me out immensely! Because desert tortoise's are endangered species, a permit is required to care for these lil' guys, as well as a great deal of respect and care! They are a lot of responsibility!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoFirst of all, you need all of the right supplies:
- 20 or 40 gallon tank
- one thermometer
- one hygrometer
- bedding
- one water dish
- one food dish
- two heat lamps
- one 100W bulb for daytime
- one 75W bulb for nighttime
- calcium dust supplement
- dry grass tortoise food
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∙ 14y agofeed it well and keep it warm
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How do you take care of a baby tortoise?
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How long does a greek tortoise take care of her off-springs?
They don't.
Is it hard keeping a tortoise?
If you can take care of big responsibility, no. If you cannot, then yes it is.
What animal have a shell and lay eggs and take care of its young?
A turtle or tortoise
Can you take a tortoise outside?
Yes but only when it is sunny if you take it out when it is cold then your tortoise will die from AstonDB9
How can a human be friends with a tortoise?
Tortoise are animals and some people used them as pet. If there are used as pets, it is natural to care for them.
Should you get a hamster or guinea pig or a tortoise?
you should get all three because i have all three :D but if you really just want one, you should get a hamster or a tortoise. a hamster if you want something cuddly and easy to take care of. a tortoise if you forget to feed your pets often. :D
Items needed to care for your tortoise?
Mainly food, water, and water "blower."
Do tortoise care for there young?
The vast majority of tortoises take no care of their young ones other than digging a nest, however Burmese Mountain Tortoises (Manouria emys) will guard their nest for a little bit after egg laying.
Easier turtle or tortoise?
Turtle. Red eared slider turtles, live about 20 years and are just easier to take care of. Tortoises live 75 years and are harder
Should you buy a turtle or a tortoise?
I think you should buy a tortoise because they are much easier to care for since they dont need to have instant access to a lot of water.
Does my tortoise have belly ache she isn't eating properly?
no your tortoise is probably pregnant take it to the vet to make sure thougth
