spud's_mum
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Only ate a couple of bits of cress today
My Indian star :)
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Please be patient and take it easy, or at least try to.Only ate a couple of bits of cress today
spud's_mum
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guess who's eating
spud's_mum
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He is a lot more active today already.
I've noticed that when he eats, he doesn't really use his legs to pull the food when he bites it, he just keeps biting it until a bit comes off.
I've noticed that when he eats, he doesn't really use his legs to pull the food when he bites it, he just keeps biting it until a bit comes off.
Great news! Keep up the good work!
Linhdan Nguyen
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Maybe he will learn. There was another member that saw this issue in their tortoise also. He was a Mediterranean species tortoises. So its not uncommon im sure.
At least he's eating
At least he's eating
spud's_mum
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So I woke up and found him upside down in his water bowl! I'm terrified as I don't k ow how long he's been there! I turned him over and he is hiding inside his shell.
So I woke up and found him upside down in his water bowl! I'm terrified as I don't k ow how long he's been there! I turned him over and he is hiding inside his shell.
Is he moving?
spud's_mum
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I put him under his log and he has moved his back legs and stretched one out but I think his head is still tucked away.
That's something to be optimistic about. I would place him somewhere warm. He could be a little cool.
spud's_mum
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He is under his log which is under the lamp. He is moving around a bit but I guess he would be stressed.
Beautiful!So you may know that I got a little Indian star. He hasn't got a name yet though.
Here is his temporary setup: View attachment 178256
The temperature is still rising and the humidity is currently at 77%.
The little guy is quite the adventurer already
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I have skinny tortoise legs!
Adorable! How is he today?View attachment 179211 guess who's eating
Also beautiful.
Spot on.
My all time greatest hero.
What a special little fellah.
Great thread!
It seems a lot of young tortoises flip themselves, as they get used to their bodies.
Obviously, make sure the water isn't deep enough for him to drown in and if you have a basking spot, be careful he can't flip and get stuck there as this can be disastrous. I'm sure you are, but it's just a case of checking on him constantly, as it's quite likely he will flip again in these early days.
Great thread!
It seems a lot of young tortoises flip themselves, as they get used to their bodies.
Obviously, make sure the water isn't deep enough for him to drown in and if you have a basking spot, be careful he can't flip and get stuck there as this can be disastrous. I'm sure you are, but it's just a case of checking on him constantly, as it's quite likely he will flip again in these early days.
Oh my! You know it happens with babies. I would change his water bowl as it it too big for him. Could you get something I have? It is a plastic pet shop version, pretty shallow. You need to pick him and examine him. A visit to the vet wouldn't hurt.
I am glad he is okay and just scared. I think a smaller water bowl is a good idea for now. If you are soaking him he doesn't have to soak himself. Later on when he's bigger you can give him a bigger bowl again.
I caught Goose flipping herself over the other day. It took her a while but she managed just fine and didn't look too worried when it was all over...
But the first time it happened...she was also stuck in the middle of the terra cotta saucer (no water though - it is the food dish) and couldn't manage on her own. Nothing to push off of. I turned the saucer upside down.
Seems to be more common than I would have guessed.
I caught Goose flipping herself over the other day. It took her a while but she managed just fine and didn't look too worried when it was all over...
But the first time it happened...she was also stuck in the middle of the terra cotta saucer (no water though - it is the food dish) and couldn't manage on her own. Nothing to push off of. I turned the saucer upside down.
Seems to be more common than I would have guessed.
spud's_mum
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He is still tightly tucked away. His legs are now in his shell too
He doesn't seem to respond but he isn't stiff or limp. He is still warm. This morning he didn't respond either but when I put him down he stretched his legs out. I am really worried. I guess it's a good sign that he's not stiff or limp
He doesn't seem to respond but he isn't stiff or limp. He is still warm. This morning he didn't respond either but when I put him down he stretched his legs out. I am really worried. I guess it's a good sign that he's not stiff or limp
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