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    New tortoise mom

    Hi everyone. Beamer had his first vet visit since he came to me. I found a reputable exotic pet veterinarian near me. The vet identified him as a Russian Tortoise. He's a little malnourished but given how overgrown his beak was, not surprising. She said he knew what was coming too and was a...
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    This morning he ate too. I gave him some mixed greens that included romaine, petite red and...

    This morning he ate too. I gave him some mixed greens that included romaine, petite red and green sweet gem lettuce, as well as oak leaf. So far all he wants is the romaine but hoping he will branch out. Will get some spring mix and kale next time I shop. There is a vet near me with...
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    Beemer is awake, he likes the new water dish and spent quite awhile in it when he came out. He...

    Beemer is awake, he likes the new water dish and spent quite awhile in it when he came out. He likes to be misted I have discovered too. Do tortoises shed skin? I think he's is cold. I got a thermometer it reads 70 at night during the day on the cool side, but 90 under the lamp. I thought...
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    New tortoise mom

    Could someone get me to the tortoise care sheet again I can't find it
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    New tortoise mom

    I checked the temperature of Beamer's habitat, it ranges from the low 70s to 90. I replaced the water dish with one that is larger and easier for him to get in and out of. He has poked his head out a few times but then goes back under, still adjusting i guess? I do put a little fresh food out...
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    New tortoise mom

    Thanks you and to everyone who has posted here. Yes changes need to be made slowly I agree. First thing is to have him wake up again. I'll get a thermometer, try some of the different greens and a new water dish. I do worry about feeding dandelions from my yard as it's a condo and the grass...
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    Thank you, appreciate it but I've always liked Beamer. He belonged to my best friend who recently passed. I'll read the sheet and also schedule a vet visit.
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    New tortoise mom

    Yes i know his beak is overgrown but I'd like him to settle in a bit before I do that.
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    New tortoise mom

    Romaine is all he's ever eaten and fruit maybe once or twice a year. The light is an incandescent day blue light, 100 watt, provides full spectrum light and UVA rays.
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    New tortoise mom

    It is not sand, a product called Desert Blend by Zilla. Ground English walnut shells. The enclosure he's in is a four feet in diameter. Not sure I can do anything larger. I wondered about the water dish.
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    New tortoise mom

    I only know what I’ve been told so thanks for the info. I uploaded pictures of his him habitat. I know nothing about the humidity and temperature of his area. He’s a picky eater, only likes a particular type of romaine lettuce and sometimes some fruit.
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    New tortoise mom

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    New tortoise mom

    Hi everyone, I recently inherited a 20-something Russian rock tortoise from a late friend. I’m familiar with hI’m, he knows my voice, etc. He came out of hibernation recently and so was transitioned to my house. Same habitat, bedding and food. The day after he came to me, he burrowed down and...
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