Kirsty3407
New Member
Hi guys myself and Bobby are new to here,
A bit about us; I have recently purchased my 1st Leopard Tortoise (Bobby, 7months old, 2 1/2") just a few days ago after waiting many years. I have previously looked after two horsefield tortoises in the past, that i took in for a long while due to been mistreated (6 and 7years old) and eventually rehomed them. Many years ago i worked with tortoises in an animal centre (Spur-thighed) and they were a lot older and bigger than my little mate Booby, they were 25 years+.
After reading a lot of horror stories about baby tortoises getting ill etc, i just want to make sure i do everything possible for Bobby to thrive and have a healthy start in life.
Bobby doesn't seem too shy i've had him/her out on the floor and he seemed to love having a little explore, will come out of his shell on my hand and even took a bite out of a leaf that i offered to him.
However when hes back in his viv all he wants to do his hide under his log, i haven't seen him really bask unless i put him under the lamp and he doesn't seem to want to go eat.
Is this just a settling in period? (only got him on saturday)
Does anyone have any recommendations on settling in a new baby tortoise?
Thanks Kirsty
A bit about us; I have recently purchased my 1st Leopard Tortoise (Bobby, 7months old, 2 1/2") just a few days ago after waiting many years. I have previously looked after two horsefield tortoises in the past, that i took in for a long while due to been mistreated (6 and 7years old) and eventually rehomed them. Many years ago i worked with tortoises in an animal centre (Spur-thighed) and they were a lot older and bigger than my little mate Booby, they were 25 years+.
After reading a lot of horror stories about baby tortoises getting ill etc, i just want to make sure i do everything possible for Bobby to thrive and have a healthy start in life.
Bobby doesn't seem too shy i've had him/her out on the floor and he seemed to love having a little explore, will come out of his shell on my hand and even took a bite out of a leaf that i offered to him.
However when hes back in his viv all he wants to do his hide under his log, i haven't seen him really bask unless i put him under the lamp and he doesn't seem to want to go eat.
Is this just a settling in period? (only got him on saturday)
Does anyone have any recommendations on settling in a new baby tortoise?
Thanks Kirsty