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[Q8YOUSIF]

Hi i have these two tortoises for 2-3 weeks now.

I have some questions.

1 is this a greek tortoise ? I don't know fpr sure what is it. But i searched and that's what i figured out. If anybody know let me know.

2 i put lettuce for them everyday is it ok ?

3 one tortoise the small one always eating while the other eats rarely. Why. I think they are both the same sex if that's has to do something about it idont know.

This is a short video of them

First shower


Thanks alot..

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

And also i have a temporary heat light i leave it on most of the day.

I got electriced badly while trying the uvb light so iam leaving it for now lol.

I ordered a uvb/heat lights with the stand which will be here soon.

 

[TechnoCheese]

I think they are Greeks, but I’ll let @HermanniChris figure that out.

First, you need to separate them immediately. Tortoises should never be kept in pairs, and one is likely being bullied.
Second, lettuce is not a good diet. Your tortoises need to be eating weeds, and dark, leafy greens.
Read these, and make changes to your care-
Russian Tortoise Care Sheet
https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Russian-Tortoise-Care-Sheet.80698/
Beginner Mistakes
https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[TechnoCheese]

Also, do you have any heating or thermometers/hydrometer? I don’t see any in the video.
If not, you need to get some immediately. these are cold blooded animals that cannot regulate their own temperatures. You need a 100 degree basking spot, and temps staying above 70 or so.

 

[TechnoCheese]

Oh sorry, your last post didn’t show when I sent my last post.

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

Also, do you have any heating or thermometers/hydrometer? I don’t see any in the video.
If not, you need to get some immediately. these are cold blooded animals that cannot regulate their own temperatures. You need a 100 degree basking spot, and temps staying above 70 or so.

Thanks for the reply.
Yea i thought they were sulcatas but i was wrong
Yes i have a heating light and there was a temp info on the cover of the light to adjust the distance.

As for diet i dont know. Is there a daily food that i can find in most stores ? And i will look at the threads you suggested. Thanks

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

Oh sorry, your last post didn’t show when I sent my last post.

They like it under there. The big one most of the times hides under the bedding

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

And also for humidity. I pour water in the bedding once a day. Maybe spraying water is better i think

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

They are both female ?

 

[Yvonne G]

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They are both female ?

Way too small to know the sex yet.

 

[Yvonne G]

We have a good care sheet for Greek tortoises pinned at the top of our Greek section. There isn't any ONE food you can feed. They need a variety of foods.

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

We have a good care sheet for Greek tortoises pinned at the top of our Greek section. There isn't any ONE food you can feed. They need a variety of foods.

Thanks for the reply.
So they are greek tortoises for sure ?
I will look into the forum and see what is best to feed them. Too many options isn't that good for daily basis. I hope two is enough. And iam thinking of buying a plant and feed them from it. But not sure which type

 

[TechnoCheese]

Thanks for the reply.
So they are greek tortoises for sure ?
I will look into the forum and see what is best to feed them. Too many options isn't that good for daily basis. I hope two is enough. And iam thinking of buying a plant and feed them from it. But not sure which type

Read this-
For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata...
https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/
Make sure you separate the two immediately. You’re already seeing the effects of bullying: one being much more active and healthy than the other.

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

Read this-
For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata...
https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/
Make sure you separate the two immediately. You’re already seeing the effects of bullying: one being much more active and healthy than the other.

It's hard to make two enclosures inside. I will maybe see if any of my family like to have one. Because the kids loved them. Or maybe i put the other in a smaller enclosure and alternate them from time to time

 

[TechnoCheese]

It's hard to make two enclosures inside. I will maybe see if any of my family like to have one. Because the kids loved them. Or maybe i put the other in a smaller enclosure and alternate them from time to time

If you can’t separate them without constantly moving enclosures(which will create lots of stress), I would rehome one to someone on the forum.

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

If you can’t separate them without constantly moving enclosures(which will create lots of stress), I would rehome one to someone on the forum.

I dont think there is someone here near my country

 

[TechnoCheese]

I dont think there is someone here near my country

Is it possible for you to ship one?
I would make a post to see if there’s anyone near you.

 

[Q8YOUSIF]

Is it possible for you to ship one?
I would make a post to see if there’s anyone near you.

Let me see first what i will do and then i will let you know