My Russian tortoise has been eating a little less than normal lately, and today he just wouldn't eat at all. He is also almost unresponsive to things that would normally cause some sort of reaction (picking him up, spritzing him with water, soaking him, etc.). I thought that maybe he's just been...
A quick search yielded no photos for comparison, but from descriptions I've seen, it seems okay. Not firm, but not watery, didn't adhere to his shell or tail or leg, and nothing noticeably crawling around in it...
Also, while we're on the subject of poop, do tortoises normally find...
I think I've finally got my temperatures straight, though won't have completely accurate readings until tomorrow evening, but here are some photos:
It's tough to see in the photo, but in the front right corner (opposite the feeding bowl) are ceramic tiles arranged in a 6x9...
Has anyone else set up a webcam or anything similar for monitoring your habitat while you're away? I'm new to the game, and have find myself worrying constantly when I'm not home to check on my little guy periodically. I work (essentially) 6:40a to 6p (from the time I leave home to the time I...
I work 7-5:30 Monday through Friday, so I'm trying to get my tortoise onto a 6:00 feeding schedule, but I feel kind of guilty feeding him only once a day. Would it hurt to give a small snack some days, like maybe on the weekends?
Also, my lighting setup currently consists of a day blue bulb, a...
My name is Brad, and I'm 25 years old. I just got my first tortoise today as a Christmas gift from my parents. It's a Russian tortoise, and it's adorable!
I'm not entirely sure of it's age or gender. It seems very active, and I think we'll get along great!