Could be it is too cold, but there are a great many factors which might be at play as well. The people on here are going to tell you to post pictures of your set-up so it can be determined what is wrong. I am telling you this now to save you time.Hi I've had my tortoise for about three weeks he started off quite lively now he tends to stay in one corner all day .
Thank you I will post a picCould be it is too cold, but there are a great many factors which might be at play as well. The people on here are going to tell you to post pictures of your set-up so it can be determined what is wrong. I am telling you this now to save you time.
He's a russianWelcome what kind of tortoise is it?
Thank youI don't have any experience with Russians, but being here I have learned a few things.
Read the caresheets here for Russian torts.
I know you will hear that your enclosure is to small. I think they need at least a 4'x 8' of square footage.
I am sure someone will be here soon that knows more.
OK, thanks for the photo. Your enclosure is not a closed chamber and the tortoise is young, so you are going to be advised to put it into a closed chamber with high humidity and a temperature in the mid to upper 80's. This is for starters. Then the lighting and heating will need to be addressed, but I am not in a position to advise on that regarding Russian Tortoises. Others will chime in soon.My enclosure
Yes I'm in the UK. I am using soil I will change that thank youI'm guessing you are in the UK? Are you using soil as a substrate? Baby torts need heat and humidity to thrive so a better choice would be coco coir, it's fairly inexpensive you buy it in blocks, soak it and it expands. Then you keep it lightly moist and your little tort and burrow and snuggle in it.
The bulb I got is uvb and UVA is this not enough , the temp is 32.7 c and the humidity is only 28% I think this is not good enoughGreetings.
From the pix, I’m only seeing the one “basking” light, but no other way to keep the tortoise’s enclosure at the right ambient temperature. You prob need to figure out a way to put a lid on it, get a CHE on a thermostat to raise the temp.
No it is not enough. Here is a very good thread to help get you going.The bulb I got is uvb and UVA is this not enough , the temp is 32.7 c and the humidity is only 28% I think this is not good enough
3 foot long box xBought a new enclosed home for Bernard today. Do you think he needs a light both ends as he slept down under the tile to the right tonight.View attachment 306624
3 foot long box x
Here is the current and correct care for your species. Read through this to see what needs to change. Questions are welcome:Hi I've had my tortoise for about three weeks he started off quite lively now he tends to stay in one corner all day .