29/10/2022
Don't fall for misinformation, just because it's from a "reliable" source and plastered throughout social media (example linked below and addressed in this post). Our advice is still accessible via our pinned post. (At time of writing, TTS website is still running too). You've not been left to fend for yourself, the answers to your questions are there π
As much as tortoises love Dandelions, they are a moderation feed. What is correct is foraging will always keep costs down, as well as buying seeds and growing your own flowers indoors.
DO NOT feed fruit and veg to your Mediterranean and russian species (Hermanns, Horsfield, Marginated, Spur-thigh). Most lettuces also lack basic nutrition and should be fed in moderation.
Moss is damp, the above tortoises don't need moss,/damp substrate, reusable or not.
Your vet does not always know what's best for your tortoise. They learned about tortoises long before the advice changed for the better and some didn't catch up with new research.
Do not cut off or reduce your tortoise's lighting to save money. It's integral to their health, and only as costly as having your lights on in the afternoon-late evening or leaving the landing/bathroom light on overnight. Combination bulbs will always be the most cost effective, as they last a year and are often covered by a warranty if bought from a reputable seller (not from Amazon or eBay).
**Link strictly as an example of the misinformation circulating, from places who should know better**
Just because a tortoise is surviving, it doesn't mean it's thriving. Use our pinned post if you are unsure of anything. Look after your shelled babies π’
https://www.exoticdirect.co.uk/news/quick-and-easy-ways-save-money-tortoise-owner?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=ways-to-save-tortoise&utm_content=ed-sharer
