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EricIvins
at Mon Dec 18 18:17:46 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by EricIvins ]
They won't get obese. Thier is hardly any fat content in the greens that you feed, some fruits have a higher fat content, but you usually don't see them being fed to Tortoises. Carnivores get obese because people either feed them way too much, or don't give them the ability to let their metabolism do the work for them. Obese Herbivores/Omnivores are usually the direct result of improper diet or incorrect husbandry. My hatchling Redfoots that I keep inside are fed enough food to last them through the day and are given a 95 Degree basking spot, which they use when needed. They grow quickly and I havn't seen any signs of them having problems because of it.
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RE: Ah, interesting... - EricIvins, Mon Dec 18 18:17:46 2006