Herman (now star) tortoise not eating.

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The stainless bowl you have in the outdoor enclosure is not one I would use. This is they type i think work best:

https://www.amazon.in/Minerva-Natur...&qid=1521391182&sr=8-25&keywords=plant+saucer

For a hide, put in a potted plant that hangs down over the sides of the pot. Also put in some large leaves cookie can hide under. I would limit outdoor enclsoure time to just a few hours a day at the most.
I know it is just a temporary
And i am searching for that plate
It is just unavailable at this time or way too much deep
Which kind of plant can i plant?
I can buy but if it is not edible for him and if i bring that and he will eat?
What then?
Kindly recommend plz.
 

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Can everyone plz upload a pic of your enclosure?
I am curious..

Something like this would work, all you need to do is get a box like enclosure, and if it’s open, build a frame and cover it with a shower curtain.IMG_1521403791.528218.jpg
Are you able to find a large plastic tub?
 

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Something like this would work, all you need to do is get a box like enclosure, and if it’s open, build a frame and cover it with a shower curtain.View attachment 233478
Are you able to find a large plastic tub?
yeah it will work like this
but i have to moist it and create a high humidity
that way the enclosure will be rot
the plastic tub is not available here
 

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yeah it will work like this
but i have to moist it and create a high humidity
that way the enclosure will be rot
the plastic tub is not available here

The wood is covered in flex seal. If you use a wooden enclosure, you will need to line it with a tarp, a pond liner, a shower curtain, or something similar. I’ve only been using this enclosure for about 3 months, but I think the flex seal’s done its job, because I haven’t seen any rotting or mold.
 

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The wood is covered in flex seal. If you use a wooden enclosure, you will need to line it with a tarp, a pond liner, a shower curtain, or something similar. I’ve only been using this enclosure for about 3 months, but I think the flex seal’s done its job, because I haven’t seen any rotting or mold.
how can i use flex seal?
do i have to cover the whole enclosure ?
the enclosure is whole made of wood
 

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how can i use flex seal?
do i have to cover the whole enclosure ?
the enclosure is whole made of wood

Yes, you have to cover the whole enclosure. The flex seal is a super gooey liquid, and we applied a whole can of it. We poured out half the can onto the bottom, and used a paint roller to spread it onto the entire bottom, and used as much as we could to cover the sides. Then, we poured out the rest onto the bottom, and rolled it onto every surface inside the enclosure. You don’t have to put it on the outside.
Be sure that you get the white one instead of the black one; the black one absorbs the light and heat, and the white one reflects it :)
 

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Here in my city only one pet shop
And i went there for cuttlefish bone
But he didnt have it
Instead he gave me mineral block
Can i use it for him?IMG_20180319_205757.jpg
 
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