MaxisMYtortoise
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He won't hold still
Why does my tortoise keep sleeping and is inactive?
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MaxisMYtortoise
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Oh...
MaxisMYtortoise
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Do pet shops give wrong advice? When I got max (with my mum) the shop owner said the bowl was correct (which it is not)
Absolutely. Literally everything they gave you was incorrect, and I mean everything. You’re basically gonna have to throw away your whole enclosure and everything in it, and buy everything, from the correct enclosure(which you have to build) to the right fixtures.
Pet stores are notorious for their bad advice, which is why you should always do research beforehand.
Be sure to give these a read, if you haven’t already.
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/
MaxisMYtortoise
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What if you don't have a high budget? =\
MaxisMYtortoise
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I'm trying to save money for his new vivarium. So like christmas money.
Minority2
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You have what looks like a "wild caught" adult tortoise with an overgrown beak. This tortoise may also require a vet checkup. Tell your parents that the equipment and enclosure (tortoise table/box) you all bought from the pet shop owners are unsafe and too small for the adult tortoise to live in. Make sure your parents also read the links provided by TechnoCheese. Tortoises typically bought from pet shops are often sick and or dehydrated because of the bad housing and dietary practices used.
The picture with your enclosure did not show any hides. Tortoises need shade. Multiple hides are recommended in both indoor and outdoor enclosures. A flower pot or a simple cardboard box works.
You don't need to waste your money on a vivarium. There are cheaper, better alternatives, like a large plastic storage box. Some people use plastic Christmas tree boxes because they are big.
MaxisMYtortoise
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Thank you
Currently I'm trying to save for a better enclosure for him. I'll try save my pocket money for some little things in the time I'm waiting for a new enclosure. My worrying has got so bad I've lost sleep. I hope I can give him better years then his start.
This following is my worries
1. Skin peeling off
2. Scars of some sort
3. Coldness
MaxisMYtortoise
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Really? OH MY THANK YOU. Literally that will save a lot of money.
MaxisMYtortoise
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My mum bought max from a pet shop so how cab he be wild by the way??
MaxisMYtortoise
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All this worrying had made me generally upset because I feel hopeless when I see Max sad in his tiny home.
MaxisMYtortoise
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Pet stores sometimes sell wild caught tortoises rather than bred ones.
Tortoises are cold because they are cold-blooded. They are the same temperature as their surroundings. If he feels cold to you, then maybe you aren't providing enough heat.
Which country are you in? Wild-caught Russians are sold by pet stores in the USA. In the UK this is not legal and your tort will be captive bred.
MaxisMYtortoise
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I live in the Uk.
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Should I try turning up the room temp as well?
MaxisMYtortoise
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Me and my mum has tried booking Max in for a vet. So hopefully they can help sort his beak out. Just have to wait for the vet to ring my mum.
Hi there! You came to the right place to get help for your little guy, so that's good news! Stick with us and take the advice here, it's good advice, I can assure you. Read the care sheets for that type of tortoise, keep him at warmer temperatures and the correct humidity level and give him the right kinds of food. The vet visit would be awesome if you can manage to get him to a good reptile vet too. All the very best and THANK YOU for caring!
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