I have just adopted a young desert tortoise. She is about 6 inches and had some damage to the front part of her shell. A vet took her in and nursed her back to health for about a year and I adopted her from the vet. She seems to be doing well. I have build a large habitat for her with a den that I found directions online. She has been kept indoors for the last year and thus did not hibernate this year. I have been putting her outside during the day but have been bringing her in at night. It seems the nigh-time low temps are starting to get into the 50s so I think I will start leaving her outside in the coming week. I have a few questions for you all that I have not been able to find answers to.
-How much should I expect her to eat? I have tried multiple vegetables, greens, fruits ect. She has eaten a few of the things but nothing with consistency. I have had her for about 6 weeks and she has eaten only a very small amount of food in that time.
-What is the best way to give her water?
-Should I expect her to find her way to the den by herself. I have put her in front of it but she doesn't seem too interested. My habitat is about 40 ft by 20 feet. the den is in the middle.
- I would like to get a second tortoise. Do they do well with second tortoises? Should they be the same size or can the size vary?
I appreciate any imput any of you can give. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Scott
-How much should I expect her to eat? I have tried multiple vegetables, greens, fruits ect. She has eaten a few of the things but nothing with consistency. I have had her for about 6 weeks and she has eaten only a very small amount of food in that time.
-What is the best way to give her water?
-Should I expect her to find her way to the den by herself. I have put her in front of it but she doesn't seem too interested. My habitat is about 40 ft by 20 feet. the den is in the middle.
- I would like to get a second tortoise. Do they do well with second tortoises? Should they be the same size or can the size vary?
I appreciate any imput any of you can give. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Scott