Recent content by NYGiants-1925

Thank you for your help. I am going to look into the orchid bark. Seems like that is preferred by all.

Thanks. Yes I am going to look into the orchid bark. I feel pretty stupid never thinking of a cheap moisture meter though.

Thanks. I am going to look into that. I am assuming they are okay if it is accidentally ingested?

Thank you for the reply. I am going to get a soil moisture meter and start monitoring now. Never thought to have one of those before.

Thank you. All the stuff I bought when I rescued these tortoises and I never thought to get a soil moisture meter. And it does dry out pretty quick because they are each in a 6x3 open top indoor enclosure. All I had room for. They were in the larger outdoor enclosures until recently.

Just curious for anyone who uses coco coir how often do you re-wet it? I have 2 adult Russian tortoise enclosures, and I have been letting it dry out before re-wetting it again. But is it okay to just hose down the enclosure once a week so it is always moist? Or is always moist not good for...

He's a 4" Russian at the moment. I am looking at chinchilla wheels on Amazon. I hope he uses it. Good exercise and it is probably fun to watch.

Oh, I'm going to try this. Thanks.

Wait, he really uses that wheel?

They are excellent climbers, that's for sure.

I like that enclosure. My will climb, but are not much for digging so far. But my biggest concern is something digging into it. Between the skunks, raccoons, fox, and groundhogs, something will certainly dig in. And they may not hurt them but give them a hole to get out of. I am also going to...

Thanks. I was thinking it should be safe. Love that someone else has tried it and it is working.

Hello all, going to start a couple of outdoor enclosures for my Russians. Going to use 2x for the walls but I am worried about the ground. I don't want animals digging in from underneath. They also won't be out 24/7. Just on nice days to get some sun and enjoy the weather. Bring them back in at...

Just an update. He seems to be doing well now. He been eating everyday for a few weeks now. Cat or no cat. He knows when I get home from work it's feeding time and is looking for me. Not a fan of collard greens but other than that he eats everything I give him. Starting to plan the outdoor...

Might have a point there. Didn't think of that. I was hoping to move them outdoors next month for the rest of Spring and Summer. You think moving him again would be a bad idea?