New Juvenile Russian Tortoise Not Eating.

[Tortoise123]

Yesterday, I purchased a captive bred Russian tortoise, and on the day he arrived, he wasn't eating. I woke up today, refreshed his food and water, and he's still not eating! I am getting a bit worried. He's also moving around just fine. Should I just give him time to adjust to his new enclosure? How long does it usually take them to trust you?

 

[Brian Nicoleau]

What are you feeding your tortoise

 

[Nickolas]

That is normal most of the time. Please post pictures of the tortoise and enclosure. My baby sudanese sulcata did not eat for 2 days or so. Now he only eats when I'm not looking. ?

 

[Tortoise123]

What are you feeding your tortoise

I have a bit of baby spring mix, endive, and some mazuri tortoise diet in his bowl currently. Yesterday I also offered collard greens.

 

[Brian Nicoleau]

That is normal most of the time. Please post pictures of the tortoise and enclosure. My baby sudanese sulcata did not eat for 2 days or so. Now he only eats when I'm not looking. ?

So with my new enclosure should I just leave it there when I complete it

 

[Brian Nicoleau]

So with my new enclosure should I just leave it there when I complete it and just leave it there with good temp and humidity and if it doesn’t eat or poop that’s normal

 

[Nickolas]

@Brian Nicoleau Don't let food sit there for more than 24 hours. How long ago did you get your tortoise?

 

[Brian Nicoleau]

@Brian Nicoleau Don't let food sit there for more than 24 hours. How long ago did you get your tortoise?

no I’m just asking

 

[Nickolas]

@Brian Nicoleau If it doesn't eat or poop for a week since you got it, I would say there might be an issue. If you just got it a day or two ago, then I wouldn't be too concerned. Also, soaking a tortoise will stimulate it to poop and pee.