Dante finally ate something

[Blackdog1714]

What kind of substrate is best? And what brand.

If you can find Fir Bark (fine) in the 2 Cubic Foot bags that is the best. Check your local garden supply store to see if they carry it

 

[Sa Ga]

Sounds like a good bonding exercise to me. At least she’s eating, right?

Indeed it is great bonding time....just would love if she'd feed herself (and eat the right things!).

 

[Blackdog1714]

Indeed it is great bonding time....just would love if she'd feed herself (and eat the right things!).

Why she has you trained so well already!

 

[Sa Ga]

Why she has you trained so well already!

I know, right?! Lol

 

[TammyJ]

I didn't know what it was Zeropilot. You took a guess.

Well, I did not know what it was either and I should have asked. Or guessed. Moving on........!

 

[Archie's mom]

Both Peppers and Carrots should not be fed.
Russians can't process sugars. (But I'm guessing you already know that.)
But sometimes giving a tortoise something OFF of the menu can jumpstart them into eating better, more appropriate things.
When/why did he stop eating?
Also, if that is sand substrate, make sure it isn't getting eaten.

 

[Archie's mom]

Both Peppers and Carrots should not be fed.
Russians can't process sugars. (But I'm guessing you already know that.)
But sometimes giving a tortoise something OFF of the menu can jumpstart them into eating better, more appropriate things.
When/why did he stop eating?
Also, if that is sand substrate, make sure it isn't getting eaten.

Are sweet potatoes and butternut squash ok for a russian?

 

[Blackdog1714]

Are sweet potatoes and butternut squash ok for a russian?

They are a little high in sugar and should be fed very springly to almost never.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Are sweet potatoes and butternut squash ok for a russian?

Very rarely and in very small amounts.
As a treat. Not as a meal.

 

[Ink]

I don't know what thread it was on, but that salad topper for reptiles, by TRex superfoods. They have it on Amazon, just get the correct one for your tort. I am sure someone can help. I use it as a treat for mine, but it might help with the hand feeding.