Our torts are captive bred from one of the members here at LYN. she so kindly sold us her babies. Then she regret! haha and wants them back. Btu we love them alot and don't plan to give them back.

They are indian stars. the other is an african sulcata.

The size of our tank was specially made in Aman Suria. It's an aquarium shop that custom makes tanks. Total cost is about RM150. Size is special I think approx 4 feet x 1.5 feet. It was built custom to suit the cupboard. We hang a heat lamp from the top and clip on a UV supplement lamp on the side.

Artificial plants were bought from Mydin. If I'm not mistaken they are ferns. Stuck on with the silicon glue. If you shop in Mydin near kota raya they have tons of fake plants which are super cheap.

We created little grass banks to "break" apart the vast space as well. Makes the tank seem larger for them and can hide more. Bought the grass from Mydin also.  then made some cement and stuck the grass in. We hope it gives them a more outdoor feel.

AFter experimenting with many many many substrate... We had woodchip (lasts the longest), to coco coir, to forest moss..and plastic mat, we found that most easiest to clean and maintain is newspaper. lol.

Woodchip when they were younger.. we only changed once in 3 months. Woodchip we stopped cause scared it was not stable enough for them. They walked around very unsteady.

Coco coir and forest moss we change every month. but casue of our weather and humidity.. got fungus growth and became very gross. Got bugs also.

Newspaper we change every other week (fortnightly) or when required. which is more hygenic. The only sad thing for them is that they don't get to burrow much anymore. and when they do they mess up all the newspapers.

I'm using black soil mix with coconut coil as their substrate (didn't change since July last year  ). But I realized it makes my tortoises dirty and I have to constantly clean my balcony. Am thinking to change my substrate soon. Do you think artificial grass (can be found at nursery selling by the length) is good?

Let me know if you come across anyone selling female star with a size of more than 4 inches.

Cheers.. 

i'm no good in for the vege name.

so, just post the photos here.
question: these vege are both good as staple food for Star Tortoise?

Actually we were contemplating artificial grass for a while. It should be good. Easy to clean also .. and less messy. When we used coco coir.. Our torts always got so messy.. and looked so dirty! they would also track in all the dirt into the water pond and make that cloudy. Gave us such a headache!

I think that since artificial grass has no absorbancy, you can just lay it on your existing substrate so that they will be less messy but whenever they pee or spill water, the excess moisture is absorbed. Also enhances humidity.

The only prob would be that they can't burrow anymore. unless you leave one patch of soil for them to dig around.

u still looking for female? haha If we find also we'd like to keep it for our own!

The first pic of leaves with pointed edges looks like sweet potatoe leaves if so ok to feed but better not as staple !!


The second picture is of greater plantain - http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantago_major
Great fiber and the calcium ratio is good but some tortoise dont really like it i use 1-2 times weekly !!

Cheers

Our torts are captive bred from one of the members here at LYN. she so kindly sold us her babies. Then she regret! haha and wants them back. Btu we love them alot and don't plan to give them back.

They are indian stars. the other is an african sulcata.

The size of our tank was specially made in Aman Suria. It's an aquarium shop that custom makes tanks. Total cost is about RM150. Size is special I think approx 4 feet x 1.5 feet. It was built custom to suit the cupboard. We hang a heat lamp from the top and clip on a UV supplement lamp on the side.

Artificial plants were bought from Mydin. If I'm not mistaken they are ferns. Stuck on with the silicon glue. If you shop in Mydin near kota raya they have tons of fake plants which are super cheap.

We created little grass banks to "break" apart the vast space as well. Makes the tank seem larger for them and can hide more. Bought the grass from Mydin also.  then made some cement and stuck the grass in. We hope it gives them a more outdoor feel.

AFter experimenting with many many many substrate... We had woodchip (lasts the longest), to coco coir, to forest moss..and plastic mat, we found that most easiest to clean and maintain is newspaper. lol.

Woodchip when they were younger.. we only changed once in 3 months. Woodchip we stopped cause scared it was not stable enough for them. They walked around very unsteady.

Coco coir and forest moss we change every month. but casue of our weather and humidity.. got fungus growth and became very gross. Got bugs also.

Newspaper we change every other week (fortnightly) or when required. which is more hygenic. The only sad thing for them is that they don't get to burrow much anymore. and when they do they mess up all the newspapers.

U can try Max reptiles in Old klang road. He'll know if the russian or greeks are not allowed. (not sure).

If allowed, I'm sure you just have to wait for a shipment.

Just saw his shipment of adult sulcatas! Awesome.

Hi

Thank for the reply, could i find out what kind tortoise can into malaysia ?. I also heard this year is the import any kind of tortoise as pet , True ?

Thank you

I don't quite understand the year is the import of any kind of tortoise as pet. I think still got restrictions.

I've seen so far.. legally are Leopards, Sulcatas, Egyptians, Aldabras, and Greeks. I think redfoots also I've seen before. Most common are Leopards and sulcatas.

Stars and Radiated are not allowed to be imported in and sold at shops I think. But if ex-owners selling I think should be okay. Not too sure.

We got our sulcata from a forumer here nonono. Good torts. you can pm him if he has any currently or when some stock will come in.

Hey, I just liked your Facebook Page and really amazed with your setup. Man, that is sweet home for them. I am very keen in following your tortoise's updates!

Anyway, I just brought a turtle bale for my little Egyptian and he seems loving it so much. Previously I though using soil (the one that almost same with on the dessert) is better for him, but he always look distress and finding a spot to hide. So a slight thick turtle bale make him able to hid himself and making him feels secure, it seems

hi guys.. can i ask some question abt res?
this my first time pet a turtle..
just bought her 3-4 days ago..
she not eating any pallet.. >.< what should i do?
and i just notice that she like to yaw.. is it ok?
bcuz i read in some forum.. repeatly yawning might cuz of infection..

oh.. can i put them under direct sunlight?

YES, NO , NO , YES - DEPENDS !!