golden greek tort

by melissa
(sf , ca)

Golden Greek Tortoise

I have a golden greek and the place I got it told me to keep it dry. I am using walnut shells as substrate and a small part of aspen but the shell is not growing smooth and nice..it seems dry. Should I add moisture in a section of the closer. The diet is fine I give it spring lettuce and dandelions with a sprinkle of calcium. It is about 10 months but is only 2 inches , is this small? What can I do about the shell?

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Mar 28, 2011

Golden Greek Tortoise
by: Anonymous

Here are a coupld of link to some really good information. If uyou can't click it, just copy and paste it into your browsers address bar.

http://www.reptileguru.com/care-greek%20tortoise.aspx

http://www.reptileguru.com/care-greek%20tortoise.aspx

Do NOT make the substrate wet. But do give the tortoise a place to soak.

If your are getting pyramiding on the shell, the animal isn't getting enough calcium. Since you are giving calcium, check the amount of UVB light you provide. A tortoise can't metabolize calcium wihtout UVB.

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