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I just adopted a new baby, to add to my planets! His name is Jupiter.
The breeder I got him from gave him to me, to compensate for the one that had died a couple of weeks ago due to what appeared to be a growth hormone issue, and severe dehydration. He was dehydrated and sick when I got him, but I didn't even know it until he'd stopped eating and it was too late. Hopefully I have better luck with Jupiter. I thought everything was fine with that baby when it clearly wasn't, so now I'm being extremely cautious with my precious babies. Forgive me for all of my questions! I just need to be sure I'm doing this all right.
Firstly, I need help guessing the age of Jupiter (the guy I got him from said he wasn't sure), and Id also like to know if it is recommended that I soak him in pumpkin (I heard that's good for him, but wonder if he's too young). If so, how long should i soak him for? I just bought the stuff in a can, but want the OK from someone first.
I just got him on Sunday afternoon, so about 48 hours ago. But right now he won't look at his Mazuri pellets and shows no interest in lettuce. My other two tortoises are nuts over that stuff. I haven't seen him eat anything at all. At what point should I be concerned? He just walks away from everything I offer him, (grape leaves, various weeds, grass from outside) and goes straight back into his hide box. He's spent roughly 5 hours a day outside on grass, so maybe he munches while I'm away; but I'd really just like to see him eat! Is there something else I should offer him? Or should i just back off and let him adjust to his new life? Would the pumpkin help?
The guy I got him from kept them on alfalfa and rabbit pellets, in his backyard with no heat or humidifier. He feels nice and bulky tho, even heavier than the bigger guy; so I think he's hydrated well. He's been getting his daily 30 min soak too. I keep the humidity at least 50-60% (with the exception of him going outside during the day where it's a bit dryer). His warmest spot ranges from 90-100 Fahrenheit, and he's currently on reptibark. ( I'm switching to orchid bark soon).
He's the smaller lighter colored one in the pic. the bigger one (Venus) is from the same breeder, a little over a month ago. Any idea why he's so much lighter? Is that normal?Jupiter's shell is 6.2 cm long from head to tail.
Thanks for all your tips!
The breeder I got him from gave him to me, to compensate for the one that had died a couple of weeks ago due to what appeared to be a growth hormone issue, and severe dehydration. He was dehydrated and sick when I got him, but I didn't even know it until he'd stopped eating and it was too late. Hopefully I have better luck with Jupiter. I thought everything was fine with that baby when it clearly wasn't, so now I'm being extremely cautious with my precious babies. Forgive me for all of my questions! I just need to be sure I'm doing this all right.
Firstly, I need help guessing the age of Jupiter (the guy I got him from said he wasn't sure), and Id also like to know if it is recommended that I soak him in pumpkin (I heard that's good for him, but wonder if he's too young). If so, how long should i soak him for? I just bought the stuff in a can, but want the OK from someone first.
I just got him on Sunday afternoon, so about 48 hours ago. But right now he won't look at his Mazuri pellets and shows no interest in lettuce. My other two tortoises are nuts over that stuff. I haven't seen him eat anything at all. At what point should I be concerned? He just walks away from everything I offer him, (grape leaves, various weeds, grass from outside) and goes straight back into his hide box. He's spent roughly 5 hours a day outside on grass, so maybe he munches while I'm away; but I'd really just like to see him eat! Is there something else I should offer him? Or should i just back off and let him adjust to his new life? Would the pumpkin help?
The guy I got him from kept them on alfalfa and rabbit pellets, in his backyard with no heat or humidifier. He feels nice and bulky tho, even heavier than the bigger guy; so I think he's hydrated well. He's been getting his daily 30 min soak too. I keep the humidity at least 50-60% (with the exception of him going outside during the day where it's a bit dryer). His warmest spot ranges from 90-100 Fahrenheit, and he's currently on reptibark. ( I'm switching to orchid bark soon).
He's the smaller lighter colored one in the pic. the bigger one (Venus) is from the same breeder, a little over a month ago. Any idea why he's so much lighter? Is that normal?Jupiter's shell is 6.2 cm long from head to tail.
Thanks for all your tips!