I'm planning to get a Sri Lankan soon. Very excited. Stars are one of my dream reptiles growing up,the others being Mata Matas and Mountain Tortoises which I now possess. So the trifeca of my childhood dreams is nearly here.
Thanks Teresa! Indoors I’d suggest a mixture of organic topsoil, coconut coir and make sure to have moist moss in their hides for added humidity. Rocks can be fun to play with the topography and make the enclosure a bit more interesting for the tortoise but be mindful of small pebbles that the tortoise can eat (impaction) and certain rocks that would allow the tortoise to flip over. I suggest getting larger flat rocks if possible.
I have them together with the Burmese stars as they require a very similar habitat. however this is temporary. Potential cross breeding is a big no no. Once they get a little bigger they will be separated.
If they have a respiratory infection I recommend going to a vet, they are likely to use enrofloxacin (an antibiotic). To avoid this I would be sure their substrate drains easily and they are not kept too humid. Best of luck 👍
My baby star tortoise is not eating anything, we bought him on last Wednesday and Today is Tuesday, he didn't anything from them to till now....,he is became very weak and his health is unwell, what should I do ? , i trying to feed everything which u shown in the video , he is just 1 month baby 🐢, pls reply me , am so scared about him health 😖💔, he is not opening his mouth
Im sorry i knew this video is long ago but i have a question, can these species live in Tropical area which has heavy rain from time to time To be exact im in similar condition as Malaysia I have a redfoot that has respiratory condition and its traumatizing to see those guys suffers, sorry to bother you
I don’t recommend keeping them in heavy rain climates, if you do I’d build a cover that gives them a place to get out of the rain. And build the enclosure at an incline so the rainwater drains quickly.
@@spacecoasttortoise thanks thats very helpful, so they do tend to get respiratory infection in very humid places. And did they count as an arid dweller tortoises or grassland tortoises?
Tortoises can eat kale, in fact, kale is a good source of calcium for all species of tortoises. The oxalic level in kale is not high enough to be toxic to tortoises. Kale also has goitrogens that can interfere with iodine uptake. However, kale compensates for this effect by having high levels of iodine.
This was really helpful thanks! They are so cute
They are absolutely beautiful!
Great video and the quality is unreal 😍
Very informative and helpful thanks for sharing 🥰
Thanks bro❤🎉
I'm planning to get a Sri Lankan soon. Very excited. Stars are one of my dream reptiles growing up,the others being Mata Matas and Mountain Tortoises which I now possess. So the trifeca of my childhood dreams is nearly here.
All incredible species!! 😄
Happy looking tortoises.
Hydration is the most important factor for pyramiding. Even after infanthood. Feeding them moist vegetation will prevent hydration.
Hi
Your videos are very informative
Thanks for that
I want to know what are you using for surface are for star tortoise ?
Sir more videos like this please on star tortoise
Great video! Any suggestions on substrate for those that have to be kept indoors
Thanks Teresa! Indoors I’d suggest a mixture of organic topsoil, coconut coir and make sure to have moist moss in their hides for added humidity.
Rocks can be fun to play with the topography and make the enclosure a bit more interesting for the tortoise but be mindful of small pebbles that the tortoise can eat (impaction) and certain rocks that would allow the tortoise to flip over. I suggest getting larger flat rocks if possible.
How to leave them when we go for vacation
What substitute you use or star tortoise
Soil, coconut coir, and mulch
Im living in Condo. Is it ok to leave them in Balcony?
As long as escape is impossible it should be fine
Hi Terence!!! How are you and the herd???? 🐢👍❤️
Can you mix the different star tortoises.
I have them together with the Burmese stars as they require a very similar habitat. however this is temporary. Potential cross breeding is a big no no. Once they get a little bigger they will be separated.
Hi do you have any solution for respiratory issues among star tortoises?
If they have a respiratory infection I recommend going to a vet, they are likely to use enrofloxacin (an antibiotic).
To avoid this I would be sure their substrate drains easily and they are not kept too humid. Best of luck 👍
@@spacecoasttortoise Thank you! Appreciate your help!
My baby star tortoise is not eating anything, we bought him on last Wednesday and Today is Tuesday, he didn't anything from them to till now....,he is became very weak and his health is unwell, what should I do ? , i trying to feed everything which u shown in the video , he is just 1 month baby 🐢, pls reply me , am so scared about him health 😖💔, he is not opening his mouth
Im sorry i knew this video is long ago but i have a question, can these species live in Tropical area which has heavy rain from time to time
To be exact im in similar condition as Malaysia
I have a redfoot that has respiratory condition and its traumatizing to see those guys suffers, sorry to bother you
I don’t recommend keeping them in heavy rain climates, if you do I’d build a cover that gives them a place to get out of the rain. And build the enclosure at an incline so the rainwater drains quickly.
@@spacecoasttortoise thanks thats very helpful, so they do tend to get respiratory infection in very humid places.
And did they count as an arid dweller tortoises or grassland tortoises?
They are a grassland species
Which cost
Which sand or substrate we can use for baby tortoise? Please tell me
It really depends on the species but generally I use a mix of coconut coir, organic soil, and reptibark or wood chips.
@@spacecoasttortoise coco peat iam using is it good na sir??
That’s an excellent choice yes, I’d mix that with some soil.
@@spacecoasttortoise thanks sir🖤👍
Soil used??
Mixture of top soil and coconut coir
Are these captive breed?
Yes
Tortoises can eat kale, in fact, kale is a good source of calcium for all species of tortoises. The oxalic level in kale is not high enough to be toxic to tortoises. Kale also has goitrogens that can interfere with iodine uptake. However, kale compensates for this effect by having high levels of iodine.
That is interesting, I’ll have to read more into it. I typically feed cacti for calcium.
can they swim
They may be able to float temporarily but I wouldn’t call it swimming and do not advise it.
@@spacecoasttortoise thank you
Do you have to neuter your tortoises?
Nope, not necessary.
How old are your indian star
About 8 months old
Sir i want 2 tortoise
I want this 1 pls
I want to buy one babby toutois
The automatically recognized language of this video is French, so the subtitles cannot be translated. Please fix it, thanks
Did not know that, thanks for the heads up. Will get that fixed!
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