Things You'll Need
- Pen
- Shelter
- Food
- Water
Instructions
Provide your large tortoise with a large outdoor pen or fence in your yard to give it plenty of room to move around in and get exercise.
Place a shelter inside the pen to provide shade during the hot part of the day and a place to sleep at night. Face the opening facing the north, away from the sun.
Grow things such as wildflowers, grass, dandelions, chickweed and hibiscus flowers in your yard or the tortoise's pen for it to forage on.
Supplement your large tortoise's diet with healthy foods three days per week. Large tortoises love squash, carrots, lettuces and endive. Give it Bermuda grass hay to add fiber into its diet.
Give your tortoise access to fresh water at all times.
Watch for any signs of illness, such as a runny nose or loss of appetite. If you suspect your large tortoise is ill or becoming ill, call your veterinarian immediately.