How much u get it for? Im looking for another one, if possible..

Your male tortoise is living every males dream in the world

I will say, "Thank You" for the compliment on his behalf..

Any expert mind enlightening me, is it possible to house a leopard and indian star together? I have done research but the opinions seemed mixed....would appreciate if anyone can help, thanks!

Hi,

Not an expert but just mere enthusiast here.

I personally might house those two together IF:
* Both are captive breed.
* Same size/age or almost the same.
* Housing is huge enough for them to have personal space.

The main issue here is that apart from territorial claims, susceptibility of one species to certain virus/fungi is differ from one to another but this issue is mainly faced by wildlife-captured rather than captive breed.

I see, this helps a lot, thank you so much!

And also, what size should a tortoise be before I get them from a pet shop? (i.e. will too young hatchlings be too fragile to handle?)

Depending on source ie WC or CB beside species - but best buy them after 3" but still if the basic diet or required temperature , humidity are not provided even 6 incher can be fragile !!

Cheers

Depend on species if you ask me. What species is on your mind?

Also I would like to stress, kindly do a through reading before execute with the purchase, particularly regarding their lifespan, growth rate and maximal adult size. Owning a tortoise is not a easy, short task. Its a form of dedication that need a proper planning and mutual understanding/passion with your life partner or family members

Dear sifu sifu,

I have been looking around here for some time now, but I am wondering if I would like to start to care for 2 Star tortoise. What basic recommended stuff would you guys recommend (would like to have a beautiful tank like most of you have) *shy* and the estimated cost roughly around? Preferably portable so can carry them around to get some sun.
Firstly they will be in an air con environment most of the time, it is ok right as long as they have some heat from the light? I have seen some of your tanks and I must say it's pretty amazing! Like the garden of Eden! And *amazed* so I do need some tip off on the basic stuff which I can do before and after getting them as I hope that they can live comfortably.

Thank you sifu *salute* ^^

Hey man,

Basic recommendation would be:
* Basic knowledge, acceptance and commitment toward your keen species.
* Enclosure : not necessarily a "garden" or tank. You can arrange dozen a bricks to make an enclosure. Personally I think this will be the best for ventilation as well as its economical. Flexible too with the size and shape of enclosure you want. Be sure to put several hiding place too, they usually love it!
* Substrate : you can easily find this on any reptile shop. I endorse to buy from shop instead of taking the soil/substrate from outdoor due to unknown pathological organism that may have on the soil. Especially to be exposed to baby tortoises.
* Lighting : if your enclosure is indoor, its good to have their own sunlight source for basking. You can buy the UV bulb from reptile shop as well. No need to get a large size, small one will do.
* Diet : Mazuri is a good start. I personally at least mixing their diet 50% with mazuri and another half with flower/greens. Research shown Mazuri along is sufficient for a normal growth of a tortoise, yet it based on the owner preferences to make the diet more variety.
* Supplement : Good if you provide them periodically. Vitamin D, calcium and other stuff. But usually the dosage and frequency is low for normally growing tortoise, so no need to get a large volume.
* Health : Do some research where is the nearest vet that you can refer to in case of emergency or anything related with tortoise health. Not all vet capable to treat tortoise.
* Permit : Be mind to renew every year(?). I am not sure about this one too well as I don't yet apply for mine lol.

Please correct/do add if I am missing anything.

Dear Mr Doctor,

Thank you for your advice! It really helps as you have just provided such specified tips and advice. Thank you so so much :-D

Dear Mr Doctor,

Thank you for your advice! It really helps as you have just provided such specified tips and advice. Thank you so so much :-D

Its my pleasure!

hi all, may i know where i can find a better habitat for my tortoise? any online store selling it?

Hey kremlin,

May I know exactly what do you mean by habitat?

Anyone from Penang interested in a Male Star Tortoise??? I might be moving to Singapore to work and don't have any more time to take care of it PM me if interested.

More like an aquarium for a tortoise but not sure what is the term to use for a tortoise 'aquarium"
I have seen shops selling fish aquarium set .. and i want to know if there is tortoise aquarium set.

If you can afford an outside space, this is the best in my opinion;



For indoor, please don't use typical aquarium. Its too tall and it will create a poor ventilation. Plus the transparent glass might cause your tortoise to be restless by constant effort to try to get out from the glass - to explore the outside world.

Some exotic pet shop able to handle a custom request for tortoise cage. My suggestion is that you try to do some research yourself by simply Googling the "tortoise enclosure" etc and save several pictures on your phone or tablet and try discussing to your local carpenter if they can handle the custom request.

If the local carpenter able to handle your request, just make sure to remind them to cover the wood/playwood etc with a coating so it won't be moist and causing a fungi on the wood itself.

Any possibility to get two / a pair of leopard tortoise at rm600 anywhere? :-( short of budget