A tortoise should be fed every day and their diet should consist of a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits as well as some pellets or hay. It is important to offer different foods at each feeding to ensure that your tortoise gets all the nutrients they need.
Hay and fresh vegetables should make up the majority of your tortoise’s diet as they are rich in fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. The pellets or hay should be provided in a separate dish from the vegetables and fruits to prevent your tortoise from overeating them.
Vegetables that are safe for tortoises to eat include: dark leafy greens (such as kale collard greens and dandelion greens) squash carrots and green beans. Fruits that are safe for tortoises to eat include: apples grapes berries melon and mango.
It is important to offer your tortoise food that is chopped into small pieces as they have small mouths and can struggle to eat large pieces of food. If you are unsure if a particular food is safe for your tortoise to eat it is best to consult with a veterinarian or reptile specialist.
How often should I feed my tortoise?
You should feed your tortoise every day.
What should I feed my tortoise?
You should feed your tortoise a variety of vegetables and fruits.
How much should I feed my tortoise?
You should feed your tortoise enough so that they can eat all of their food in one sitting.
What happens if I don’t feed my tortoise?
If you don’t feed your tortoise they will become malnourished and may eventually die.
My tortoise isn’t eating what do I do?
If your tortoise isn’t eating you should take them to the vet to check for a health problem.
I think my tortoise is overweight what do I do?
If you think your tortoise is overweight you should cut back on their food and give them more exercise.
What kind of exercise should my tortoise get?
Your tortoise should get a variety of exercise both aerobic and anaerobic.
How do I know if my tortoise is getting enough exercise?
You should take your tortoise to the vet for a checkup to make sure they are getting enough exercise.
I don’t have time to exercise my tortoise what do I do?
If you don’t have time to exercise your tortoise you should give them less food.
My tortoise is bored what do I do?
If your tortoise is bored you should give them more exercise and a variety of toys to play with.
My tortoise is lonely what do I do?
If your tortoise is lonely you should get them a companion.
I don’t want to get my tortoise a companion what do I do?
If you don’t want to get your tortoise a companion you should take them out of their enclosure and spend time with them every day.
My tortoise is aggressive what do I do?
If your tortoise is aggressive you should take them to the vet to check for a health problem.
My tortoise is shedding what do I do?
If your tortoise is shedding you should increase the humidity in their enclosure.
My tortoise has a shell injury what do I do?
If your tortoise has a shell injury you should take them to the vet immediately.
