Do you want a long-term pet that will grow with you or your children? A pet tortoise makes an exceptional pal to have at home. Our team at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic wants to help you have a rewarding relationship with your pet.
Habitat
10-gallon aquarium as hatching, minimum 50-gallon or larger aquarium or safe outdoor enclosure for adult tortoises.
Mimic the natural environment - water and humidity temperatures depend on the species
Hot and cool areas, night lights, hiding boxes, plenty of secure branches and shaded areas
Water sources for drinking and soaking.
Appropriate bedding like repti-carpet, towels, paper towels or slate.
Nutrition
Calcium rich greens-mustard greens, dandelion greens, clover, collard greens, and Kale
Fresh vegetables and fruits chopped to appropriate size for juveniles or larger/whole pieces for adults
Essential vitamins; providing your tortoise with a variety of greens, vegetables, fruit and a UVB rays, either from the sun or an artificial bulb, will aid in giving your tortoise balanced nutrition.
Your pet tortoise will need a check-up when you get it
When you first get a pet tortoise, it is essential to have a health and wellness check to give your exotic vet the chance to go over proper husbandry and care for your species of tortoise. Routine care is crucial in helping your tortoise live a lasting, healthy life as these pets can often live as long as 50 plus years. Establishing a relationship with an exotics specialty veterinary clinic while your tortoise is young and healthy is the best way to prevent future illnesses, monitor health, and know where to go in the event of an emergency.
Why choose LIBEVC as your pet tortoise clinic?
Leading pet tortoise vet in the New York area
Grooming services
Years of experience with exotic animals
Highly specialized care for exotic species
Advanced imaging equipment
Preventative health services and bloodwork
Full surgical center
Behavior consults and husbandry reviews
LIBEVC wants to be your pet tortoise vet and can answer any questions you have about care and services by calling 516-482-1101.