What's your torts name?
He's not going to starve himself to death. I would bet he's still getting used to his new place. He might even be sneaking nibbles of food when your not looking.I'm just so worried he's going to starve to death? He's already so skinny I have read horror stories of torts dying from dehydration etc. My son named him mushroom because apparently he looks like anburtn mushroom! Ha ha! Is it possible for him to starve to death? I'm just really scared of that happening xx
Now I am going to sound like a crazy animal lady... I have been counting how many pellets in giving him and taking photos of his greens so I will know if he's eaten. Gosh I sound like a lunatic.He's not going to starve himself to death. I would bet he's still getting used to his new place. He might even be sneaking nibbles of food when your not looking.
I have been using warm water and then when it starts to cool off changing it but your idea is a much better one do you put the bath on top of the bag? It doesn't wobble off or anything?You are doing everything you can for Mushroom. You don't have to worry about dehydration if you soak everyday. Make sure the water doesn't get cold. Here is what I do to keep water warm for about 45 minutes. I filled a sock full of rice (uncooked). I used it for aches and pains for myself. After trial and error. I found 2 1/2 min in the microwave was right for Opo's water. Keeps water warm without burning Opo underneath. View attachment 244227 View attachment 244228
I cannot believe how lucky I got. I have been obsessed with animals since a child so I knew a little about tortoises but I knew absolutely nothing about looking after one. I have no idea how it happened. I may pick some lottery numbers later! Ha ha!You’re doing great so far! It’s actually amazing how much you got right just by guessing, lol. I’m sure he’ll thrive with you!
Now I am going to sound like a crazy animal lady... I have been counting how many pellets in giving him and taking photos of his greens so I will know if he's eaten. Gosh I sound like a lunatic.
I have been using warm water and then when it starts to cool off changing it but your idea is a much better one do you put the bath on top of the bag? It doesn't wobble off or anything?
I have a big foot so after the rice stretched it out it works fine. There is no tipping. U just filled the warm water to the right height and heated up the sock after 20 seconds I would check the bottom of the tub with my finger tips to make sure heat wasn't dissipating too hot. Finally figured out 2 1/2 min was the sweet spot. I am sure microwaves will vary.
I cannot believe how lucky I got. I have been obsessed with animals since a child so I knew a little about tortoises but I knew absolutely nothing about looking after one. I have no idea how it happened. I may pick some lottery numbers later! Ha ha!
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My RF loves getting scrubbed with the toothbrush. Glad he's settled in and eating.I finally have a tortoise with a full belly. I bathed him as usual, today I gave his shell a little clean with a toothbrush which strangely he enjoyed! I put him back in his house changed his water gave him his fresh food and left him in peace. I've just gone up to bed and all the greens are gone. He left all the pellets which I'm actually happy with I want him off of those things and ate all the fresh food I put in!!! Xx
I really appreciate you guys helping me I'd be completely lost if I hadn't joined this forum. I was so scared of posting and now I'm so glad I did. This may sound like a silly question but if he's eating now does that mean we are now friends as in he trusts me a bit? Xx
More than likely he will start to associate you with food. It will seem like he likes you, or wants to come to you, but it's only because your the one with food. There is no real emotional connection with tortoises. Their not like cats and dogs. If I don't have food mine could care less about me.After his rubbish start I know I'm in for a long haul when it comes to him trusting me to take care of him etc. That I understand and certainly respect but I just want him to trust me enough to eat and drink and get healthy xx
Sorry it sounds mean but that made me laugh! It was the couldn't care less about you that made me chuckle! I'm used to that I have cats they literally only care about what they want you can't even stroke them unless it's because they want you too! The cats and dogs film made the cats the evil ones for a reason ha ha!More than likely he will start to associate you with food. It will seem like he likes you, or wants to come to you, but it's only because your the one with food. There is no real emotional connection with tortoises. Their not like cats and dogs. If I don't have food mine could care less about me.
Oh it's cool, like I said unless I'm feeding mine he definitely hates my guts and would take off back to the rainforest first chance he gets! It's cool I still love him.Sorry it sounds mean but that made me laugh! It was the couldn't care less about you that made me chuckle! I'm used to that I have cats they literally only care about what they want you can't even stroke them unless it's because they want you too! The cats and dogs film made the cats the evil ones for a reason ha ha!
Regarding the food part I have been giving a selection just to tempt him so I'm going to have to decide the best diet for him now. He has a cuttle fish thing is that the same as the bone or not really? I got it when I got him so I could of got the wrong thing? Xx