Horsfield Tortoise

The most common species of turtles as pets chosen are horsfieldi turtles and Russia. They are very low (about 15 cm long) and are ideal for the English people, because the temperature is favorable to the United Kingdom each other and their need to hibernate. These turtles have a carapace that has olive-colored spots of dark brown and yellowish brown legs and heads.

Environment

During the first years of life of your turtle in Russia, you should carefully control its environment. The main recommendation is to keep them in an enclosure similar to an open top box, preferably made of wood coated with melamine.

Horsfield tortoises must be kept in a dry environment that gives them the opportunity to dig burrows for themselves. A substrate depth is the best, you can choose to sand, gravel and Munch. It is important to keep in mind that the tortoise will have serious problems if it is kept in a damp environment.

These turtles are particularly in need of light at a temperature hot enough to develop a normal shell and live many years. The UVA and UVB rays are also very necessary for small animals. The solution is a 2 in a heat / UV lamp, placed 12''plus than the home of the turtle, it will provide 90 F in the heated area and 75 F on the other side.

To make life more enjoyable your turtle, try to create a beautiful environment for the use of artificial wood, rocks and foliage. This will give the pet can exercise little more. Try not to put in articles pregnant may cause your tortoise to fall back on.

Usually, it is not necessary to put water in the box turtle. You can give him a bath which also provides the opportunity to drink the water it needs at least twice in seven days. You can also place a shallow bowl filled with water in the enclosure, but choose carefully to allow the turtle to enter and leave when ever he wants. Prevent spills, because it could harm your turtle.

Food

When it comes to feeding Horsfield tortoises are not difficult to handle. They eat almost any type of food. Some people learned that it was better to put all kinds of food in a container placed at the exact same place it was yesterday. But this is not a good option. What the turtle get its own food by spreading it inside the enclosure.

Although fruits and vegetables are very good for your turtle, there are types, such as tomatoes and iceberg lettuce that could cause diarrhea. The food is highly recommended cabbage, carrots, greens and romaine lettuce. The amount of strawberries, bananas, blackberries, pears and apples should be limited, but not totally excluded from your diet turtle. You can also feed your girlfriend on special foods, but they should not completely replace fruits and vegetables.

Add minerals and calcium to feed your turtle because they are very important for maintaining a strong and healthy. A supplement specially designed for such turtles are Reptavite talcum powder.