| Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) |
| RATING: Intermediate. FOOD: Chop or shred a mix of the following salad - dandelion, collards, mustard greens or kale, hibiscus leaves, escarole, green beans, carrots, squash, sweet potato, alfala pellets, fruit WATER: Fresh bowl of shallow water for soaking. DAY TEMP: summer 80 - 90 F (26.6 - 32.2 C), winter 70 - 80 F (21 - 26.6 C) NIGHT TEMP: 70 - 75 F (21 - 23.8 C) LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB florescent, sunlight in outdoor enclosure. SUBSTRATE: Potting soil and playground sand mix,alfalfa pellets, large flat rocks securely placed. NOTES: Needs sheltered rocky crevices or cave like shelter. |
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