He's about two years old and needs an outdoor home. Eats like a horse but sleeps alot. I know he's bored. He's been to the vet and checks out ok. Didn't hibernate last winter. Lives in Centerville, Utah. (20 minutes north of Salt Lake City) Text me @ 801-678-1645. Jenifer
It's been a while since I"ve checked on the forum. Thank you all for the welcomes. "Buddy" is getting a little dry, but I'm bathing him twice a week and am in the process of builing an outdoor pen. Very exciting! It's finally getting warm enough. I'm liking the idea of a heat emitter on a...
I got a hotter lamp that keeps the temp to 90-95 deg. and got rid of the sand and put in more bark. I also put in a flower pot and am feeding him kale. He seems to like the new things. And I hope he's getting used to me. He doesn't seem to move around so much when I hold him. Thanks so much for...
The lamp does provide UV, and about 75 degrees for 12 hours. I've been feeding him mostly iceberg and green lettuce and dandelion leaves when I can find them. He likes the heat and eats quite a bit(daily) but he does sleep alot. I figure he's trying to get he's hibernating in while he can.
He is in a 50 gal. tote with coconut bark on one side and sand on the other and a heat lamp. I know it's not the best right now. I take him outside and let him walk around for a while when I can. I give him fresh water every day and food every other day. It's been advised not to hibernate him...
Thanks everybody! I can probably get a nieghborhood kid to come give him food and water during Christmas. I better cut this one short and get him some food. He's been sleeping alot, but he's probably starving! Thanks again for all the welcomes!
My name is Jenifer and I live in Northern Utah. About two weeks ago, I was outside with my son when my dog had this turtle in her mouth. I'm the proud rescuer of a young male russian tortiose! He's been to the vet and is now in a 50 gal. tote with bark mixture on one side and sand on the other...