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The
Basics
Articles on basic care and considerations for new or prospective owners. Articles pertaining to health, nutrition, and veterinary care. Articles and pictures about hedgehog breeding, growth, and development. Articles for people who already own a hedgehog or want to know more than just the basics. Learn more about hedgehog colors! Wondering where to buy a hedgehog? Start here! Where to purchase hedgehog supplies and collectibles. Meet the hedgehogs of Hedgehog Valley! Meet the other critters that call or
have called Hedgehog Valley
their home! |
These three handsome guys are Golden Greek Tortoises. They originate from the Mediterranean and are part of a group of tortoises referred to as Testudo. While classification of this group is confused and incomplete, they largely have the same care requirements.
Greek tortoises are
completely herbivorous and like to eat lots of greens and a bit of
fruits. They need a spacious, well-drained pens and need to hibernate
in the winter. They do not do well if housed exclusively
indoors.
Rabbit pellets make a good substrate for indoor time. The tort sticking out of the tunnel is Abrams, the one to the right is Knothead.
Panzer didn't want to smile for the picture, but this shows the gorgeous orange on his shell.
Abrams is disguised as a Kansas painted tortoise...
Antigone Means Iola, KS Copyright 2002
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