Horsfield tips
Posted: 25 May 2021, 20:22
Hi all
I'm new to the forum and I'm a first time tortoise owner. I have just got a new member to my family a 9 month old horsfield, unsexed but for some reason I can't help saying him. We have not decided on a name yet as we have been trying to think of a unisex name but the way he ate today Munch is a front runner, (maybe) if it was up to my 9year old son it would be Torty or Godzilla lol. He seems to have settled in well roaming his tortoise table digging eating well and basking under the lamp before roaming some more. And when I say tortoise table I actually bought 1 shaped as a tortoise (sorry if this seems over the top) I just wanted to ask for some tips I have done so much research but there is alot of conflicting information.
I have bought multiple things recommended from the pet shop one being live moss but I'm unsure if I should use it Also do I need to spray his substrate as it's dried quite easy. I feel its not clear on how much to feed him I don't want to under or over feed , I know i'm a complete novice but I am fully committed to do the very best for my new tortoise and I'm so very happy that I made the decision to get him. So any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kind Regards
Vinny
I'm new to the forum and I'm a first time tortoise owner. I have just got a new member to my family a 9 month old horsfield, unsexed but for some reason I can't help saying him. We have not decided on a name yet as we have been trying to think of a unisex name but the way he ate today Munch is a front runner, (maybe) if it was up to my 9year old son it would be Torty or Godzilla lol. He seems to have settled in well roaming his tortoise table digging eating well and basking under the lamp before roaming some more. And when I say tortoise table I actually bought 1 shaped as a tortoise (sorry if this seems over the top) I just wanted to ask for some tips I have done so much research but there is alot of conflicting information.
I have bought multiple things recommended from the pet shop one being live moss but I'm unsure if I should use it Also do I need to spray his substrate as it's dried quite easy. I feel its not clear on how much to feed him I don't want to under or over feed , I know i'm a complete novice but I am fully committed to do the very best for my new tortoise and I'm so very happy that I made the decision to get him. So any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kind Regards
Vinny