Thanks everyone. That's a great help. I will definitely mention tortoise forum and as soon as I find out when it airs, I will tell you. Everything I've learnt has been on this forum so I will certainly give some credit for that. Thanks everyone!
He won't need a basking lamp. But I would suggest a cold frame or something similar that retains the heat for him to go in. Will he be indoors at night?
About a year ago, my tortoise developed symptoms of an RI. I promptly took him to the vet where they said that they were very impressed with my knowledge on tortoises after I explained to them what species he was and how big they grow, the hibernation process and the symptoms of a Respirator...
Wow. You have a lovely enclosure. I just use rocks around the dish or orchid bark. It does get frustrating but usually I don't clean the water every day anyway as I have three water dishes in Billy's enclosure and he drinks rarely anyway. He doesn't seem to mind a bit of dirt in there but If I...
Hi to you and Dave! He looks a good size for four years old. His shell isn't bad at all but with the correct housing, humidity and future smooth (no pyramiding) growth, it should correct itself although I don't see much wrong with it. Could we please see a picture of your enclosure and you will...
Hi Nicholas. Your torts shell has started pyramiding but not badly. As said above, bathe him and provide a humid enclosure and a damp hide with Spagham moss. Creating a COMPLETELY smooth shell is really hard so don't worry to much about previous pyramiding just correct the enclosure for the future.
Tortoises are cold blooded, they bask. That's it. Lazy is in their nature. If you're really concerned, check the temps as they may be to cold which can cause lethargic and lazy behaviour. But if he is eating and moving a little, he's not I'll, just a typical tortoise.
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