Need Help ;-; (no poop or pee??)

[TonytheTortoise_]

So hey y'all, I have gathered everyone's suggestions and these are what I am planning to buy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMI632G/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041OU75O/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08V53GZJR/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGJ4QHY/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

...the ceramic plate will be bought soon too and as of right now and I made a makeshift "cave" out of a cardboard box so he can have a hideout --- tho the water conditioner, I don't know where to buy

But do let me know if these are good purchases

 

[DuckieGo]

I will definitely try the water conditioning drop. Is there a site where you specifically get them or could I just purchase one on Amazon?

...So far, Tony has been willing to soak for 30min. and I've been misting his enclosure but he has not pooped or peed his enclosure or whenever I soak and bask him. He's been drinking and eating more though, so I hoping that he will poop or pee soon.

Yea reptisafe will do it. It's widely distributed. So Amazon or petstores Walmart eccetra. Theirs also RO systems which is reverse osmosis you can install them under your sink and they will clean the water of fluoride and chlorine right out of the tap.

 

[Maggie3fan]

So hey y'all, I have gathered everyone's suggestions and these are what I am planning to buy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMI632G/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041OU75O/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08V53GZJR/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGJ4QHY/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

...the ceramic plate will be bought soon too and as of right now and I made a makeshift "cave" out of a cardboard box so he can have a hideout --- tho the water conditioner, I don't know where to buy

But do let me know if these are good purchases

don't waste your money on water conditioner...these are animals who live thru most anything, eat their own poop and I will guarantee you they did not get water conditioner added to their nest. What is a "ceramic plate"? Water conditioners are simply a waste of money. .

 

[MenagerieGrl]

So, two thing's I see, That I would like to mention.
Re: The Reflector Fixture, Please do Not use the Clamp if that comes with your puchase, there are MANY post's here on TFO about how they slip off, or fail, and with any heat source bulb, CHE installed will start a fire, One of the pictures showed a wire hanger, this would be best to use. Also, The bulb you showed, the "Fluker's Basking Spotlight Bulbs for Reptiles" should be avoided, and opt for some type of flood Bulb instead. The Spot bulbs concentrate heat in one concentrated spot. Flood bulbs are typically better.

 

[TonytheTortoise_]

don't waste your money on water conditioner...these are animals who live thru most anything, eat their own poop and I will guarantee you they did not get water conditioner added to their nest. What is a "ceramic plate"? Water conditioners are simply a waste of money. .

My bad, I ment to say the terracotta plate 😅 I guess my fingers went autopilot and typed ceramic 😅

 

[TonytheTortoise_]

So, two thing's I see, That I would like to mention.
Re: The Reflector Fixture, Please do Not use the Clamp if that comes with your puchase, there are MANY post's here on TFO about how they slip off, or fail, and with any heat source bulb, CHE installed will start a fire, One of the pictures showed a wire hanger, this would be best to use. Also, The bulb you showed, the "Fluker's Basking Spotlight Bulbs for Reptiles" should be avoided, and opt for some type of flood Bulb instead. The Spot bulbs concentrate heat in one concentrated spot. Flood bulbs are typically better.

Thank you so much! For the flood bulb, is there a specific brand recommend or can I use this one:

 

[TonytheTortoise_]

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!! TONY FINALLY POOPED --- i haven't seen him peeped or release urates tho but im getting somewhere and hopefully it further improves once I buy him the proper materials for his enclosure

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Thank you so much! For the flood bulb, is there a specific brand recommend or can I use this one:

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I'd stay away from the Halogens, a standard incandescent bulb would be suitable. And Be aware of the heat beneath the bulb, don't want it getting too hot.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!! TONY FINALLY POOPED --- i haven't seen him peeped or release urates tho but im getting somewhere and hopefully it further improves once I buy him the proper materials for his enclosure

It's amazing how we can get so excited/happy about 💩 Sometimes
But hey, eventually poop happens. . . hopefully!

 

[TonytheTortoise_]

It's amazing how we can get so excited/happy about 💩 Sometimes
But hey, eventually poop happens. . . hopefully!

I think for me, his poop meant that his digestive system is working --- I just got worried that he was not excreting as often as some torts that I have watched on youtube or read about online 😅 I know it can be different for most, but it made me anxious when I keep on hearing healthy torts poop at least every 2-3 days, and Tony has not been doing that.

 

[TonytheTortoise_]

I'd stay away from the Halogens, a standard incandescent bulb would be suitable. And Be aware of the heat beneath the bulb, don't want it getting too hot.

Alright, noted!

 

[Cathie G]

I think for me, his poop meant that his digestive system is working --- I just got worried that he was not excreting as often as some torts that I have watched on youtube or read about online 😅 I know it can be different for most, but it made me anxious when I keep on hearing healthy torts poop at least every 2-3 days, and Tony has not been doing that.

That's why we always celebrate when we see 🐢💩 everything is moving along nicely 🤗