Smol_quackson
New Member
Hello.
I have come on here for help with my 5 year old Russuan Tortoise.
His shell measures 12.5cm x 12.5cm
This is a picture of him when we first got him:
He now however sadly has a slanted and pyramiding shell which prohibits his back to legs from working properly- he drags himself mainly by his two front ones.
Also from what I can tell he has growth lines I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong though. It might be because we moved him to a larger enclosure but I'm not sure.
Also his right leg is constantly like that and I think it might be from the pyramiding??
I've had this little guy for 5 years and sadly I got him as a gift from my dad on my birthday.
I am only 16 so when I got him I was around 10-11 and wasn't really well equipped with knowledge nay the will to properly care for him.
Regardless we kept him- and I know it wasn't the best decision for him and I realise that now. He has lived for the majority of his existence in a 65cm x 45cm (lxw) enclosure - for around 4 years.
He now has a bigger enclosure that's 91cm x 77cm (lxw)
Any substrate recommendations are advised.
His main food source has been the same and we've been feeding him Florette Classic Crispy:
We also give him dandelion if I can find some.
Spinach and carrots sometimes and occasionally fruit such as watermelon and tomates.
I also give him calcium supplements every couple days and bathe him twice a week for 30 mins.
I'm trying my best to correct my mistakes and help him live as happily and long as possible.
If anyone here could please help and refrain from any lectures about my past behaviour because I know what I did was wrong and I'm sorry.
Any other advice will be gladly appreciated, thank you!
I have come on here for help with my 5 year old Russuan Tortoise.
His shell measures 12.5cm x 12.5cm
This is a picture of him when we first got him:
He now however sadly has a slanted and pyramiding shell which prohibits his back to legs from working properly- he drags himself mainly by his two front ones.
Also from what I can tell he has growth lines I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong though. It might be because we moved him to a larger enclosure but I'm not sure.
Also his right leg is constantly like that and I think it might be from the pyramiding??
I've had this little guy for 5 years and sadly I got him as a gift from my dad on my birthday.
I am only 16 so when I got him I was around 10-11 and wasn't really well equipped with knowledge nay the will to properly care for him.
Regardless we kept him- and I know it wasn't the best decision for him and I realise that now. He has lived for the majority of his existence in a 65cm x 45cm (lxw) enclosure - for around 4 years.
He now has a bigger enclosure that's 91cm x 77cm (lxw)
Any substrate recommendations are advised.
His main food source has been the same and we've been feeding him Florette Classic Crispy:
We also give him dandelion if I can find some.
Spinach and carrots sometimes and occasionally fruit such as watermelon and tomates.
I also give him calcium supplements every couple days and bathe him twice a week for 30 mins.
I'm trying my best to correct my mistakes and help him live as happily and long as possible.
If anyone here could please help and refrain from any lectures about my past behaviour because I know what I did was wrong and I'm sorry.
Any other advice will be gladly appreciated, thank you!