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by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on May 10th, 2009
They carry salmonella. Not for me...I hate germy things that live in their own excrement.
by DukeG on May 10th, 2009
Make sure you always wash your hands after you or the kids handle them. They carry Salmonella.
Please read this before you purchase one.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/TurtlesSalmonella/
by English Gal is back. on May 10th, 2009
AWWWW i was going to buy one a few years back ,my grandma used to own one and she had him for about 20 years and then one day someone pinched him out of the garden all i can tell you is they eat lots of fruit and veg and they hibernate.
by pagan-babe on May 10th, 2009
Your need some where safe to keep them,when we had these i kept them in a low stacking box with wheels the sort you keep under your bed,i also bought simple desk lamps and bent them over so just enough warmth for the babys.
They eat salad stuff dandelions,vegs ect good luck if you get them they are wonderful creatures and post some pics :)
by kgslol3 on May 10th, 2009
they eat vegatable, fruit, dandelions, and insects.
they will need a big area to walk around in.
tortoises can carry diseases so make sure to wash your hands after dealing with them.
they also need to be in the light.
find out what breed it is and look it up online.
tortoises can grow big too!
good luck!
by Katrina on May 24th, 2009
What kind of tortoises were they? Different species need different things. Sulcatas can grow to be over 100 pounds and are basically cows with shells. Some such as redfoots actually need some animal protein in thier diet and high humidity (and they get to be the size of a large watermelon). Research the species before getting a pet. You'll need UVB lights and calcium powder in addition to the food and heat light. Eventually you'll need a tortoise table or outdoor pen or indoor pen - aquariums don't work well for adult tortoises. You'll need a humid hide spot, too. Don't forget a good reptile vet - they can be hard to find in some areas, and not all vets are qualified to see reptiles. Visit www.turtleforum.com or www.chelnoia.org or www.tortoisetrust.org if you want to learn more. There are even adoption groups for turtles and tortoises, if you look into adoption. Try www.petfinder.com and rescue groups listed at www.anapsid.org
by Azzie72 on May 14th, 2009
they love crickets
by emme_201 on May 14th, 2009
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by -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....- on May 10th, 2009
i have a tortoise and iv had him for 4 years, all i do is let him walk around my house and maybe sleep under my tv. feed it once a day and then maybe some lettace or something later on. dont feed the tortoise to many juicey things like strawberrys tomatoes etc. if its nice and sunny outside let the tortoise walk about in the sun. get a cabinet and put the light on in the morning when you wake up. give the tortoise a bath or as i do a shower and make it just nice, get a toothbrush and give the shell a good scrub on top and under. give lots of love and it will turn out not a normal tortoise like myn :P . have funn :D
by Sophie -- Tortoise on July 15th, 2009
Good for you. They still carry Salmonella!
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on July 15th, 2009