New Golden Greek Tortoise on the the way!

LS84 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2006, 09:45 PM

I have a baby golden greek tortoise arriving on Tuesday...and this is my first tortoise. I am aware of and prepare for the basics, UV bulb...basking temps, humidity and basic foods..but is there any other tricks or tips I should know?

Foods to stay away from? I know things like lettuces dont have much nutritional value, so I will be feeding my tortoise basicly the same greens as my sisters Uromastyx...collard greens, green beans, bok choy etc...

Should I try any insects?

I want to use a good calcium and vitamin suppliment on his greens, does anyone recommend a certain brand for tortoises? there are ones with and without D3..

Also Id like to have a packaged dry or moist tortoise food on hand as well but Id like to stay away from anything bad so If anyone has any suggestions about foods to try or to NOT try lemme know. Ill be stocking up on the foods this weekend.

SnakeCollector · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2006, 10:34 PM

when adryawebb gets here she should be able to help you alot

LS84 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2006, 11:05 PM

There is also a dust for veggies called T-Rex Tortoise Dust...I did actually read tortoises being kept indoors should have calcium with D3, so I think I am going to use Rep Cal with D3..and I'll be using timonthy hay as bedding. Also, is a Reptisun 10.0 bulb too much?

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