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Old 02-07-2009, 07:09 PM
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Default Whats your torts favourite treat?

What do you give your tortoises as a treat?

Mine love fresh pineapple!
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:22 PM
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My old lady loves grapes I hand feed her, but have to be careful she doesn't nip my finger, she has a few times in the past OMG OMG OMG it hurt like hell
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:23 PM
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strawberry .. she can even smell them (well i think she can) when i normally put food on she takes her time before going over but if theres strawberry on there shes run over (yes run) :P
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:43 PM
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I tried strawberries but they weren't interested!
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:59 PM
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mine does also like cucumber .. she normally gets that when the weathers hot to keep her more hydrated she likes grape also but id say strawberries her fave
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:03 PM
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Thats why I've tried pineapple. Full of juice and really fibrous! Just what they need.
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:04 PM
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although not to pee on your fire but ive heard they maybe acidy

(not sure though so dont take that as law, for all i know it might be great for them as its only what ive read on here and not all is true) but just a heads up
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:08 PM
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Mine likes cucumber too, not so keen on strawberries but likes the odd sweet tomato
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Hmmm, could be very true! i'll keep an eye on them.
They love broccoli too...
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:13 PM
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I've always been told to avoid cucumber 7 tomatoes because they can choke on the seeds!
Such a minefield of information & misinformation with tortoises eh?
Suppose all information is to use with your own discretion.


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