Baxter, my 9-month old eastern Hermann's tortoise, has been very lethargic lately. All he has been doing is staying in his log. He has also been having a weak appetite, something that is very out of character. His right eye also seems to be opened smaller than his left. Whenever I put my finger...
Correction: Baxter, an Eastern Hermann's, has been with me since July 2012 and was between 0-2 weeks old when I got him.
Spring mix salad makes up his entire diet. He doesn't get any natural sunlight since my location doesn't allow me to take him outside but he does have a mercury vapor lamp...
Hey, I've had Baxter since April 2012. He has grown, but not that much. What kinds of food supplements should I give him and where can I find them? How often should I add them to his food?
I'm using a cut piece of cardboard. I bought the terrarium as a kit and thought the hide box was included but it wasn't so I had to improvise. Is that okay for the tortoise?
He(?) came in the mail this morning and is very active. His hatch date is July 29 and I got him from Gary B. Tortoises. Right now, all he is doing is exploring.
Hey guys,
I'm wondering if this enclosure is okay for now. It isn't much, but will it do for the time being? Also, one lamp is a mercury vapor and the other is a night incadescent bulb.
I just bought my first tortoise-a Hermann. What is the better name, Baxter or Poseidon if it turns out to be a boy, and Nike if it turns out to be a girl. Which is the better boy name? Poseidon is the god of water and earthquakes AKA the Earth-Shaker. Baxter is a nice fancy name.
Thanks :)
I really like Hermann's, but also the Russians. I live in San Francisco, if that helps. I want to get a baby even though it might be difficult for beginners, but I have researched many care sheets. I'm also gathering supplies for the enclosure.
Also, can anyone tell me any good sources to...