New Tortoise :P

[Kristina]

If the enclosure is that damp there shouldn't be dust... Oh and you need to smell your tap water LOL. Chlorine does dissipate within a few minutes but if you draw tap water and then put her right in it it can burn her eyes. Not saying for sure that is the problem, but it can happen.

Now go turn the faucet on and get sniffin'!!!

(and check the temps, lol)

 

[Marty333]

Well I got sniffin and I still dont smell chlorine. Right now her temps are 75.

 

[Kristina]

Hmmm, 75 is actually too low versus too hot. Bump her up to 80-85. You can use just a regular light bulb and like a desk lamp or anything if you have to.

 

[Marty333]

Well I turned her light of for the night so thats the night time temps right now earlier in the day it was 85 to 90 degrees all around the tank.

 

[Candy]

85 is a good temp. for them. I do have a cool side and sometimes Dale will go to it and just sit. The babies usually stay in their hide where it is 85 they don't usually go away from it. How old is your new tortoise?

 

[ChiKat]

WHAT?! You need to make a bigger intro- people are going to miss this one!
Congrats on your new little girl!! Does she have a name yet?? Where did you get her from?

 

[onarock]

WHAT?! You need to make a bigger intro- people are going to miss this one!
Congrats on your new little girl!! Does she have a name yet?? Where did you get her from?

thats what i was thinking. Marty, back in the game with a wimper.

 

[Angi]

Congrats! You fooled me at first. She is very pretty.

 

[Tom]

Congrats Marty. A redfoot should do very well for you in FL.

 

[jackrat]

She's a beauty! Congratulations. I was hoping you wouldn't give up,proud that you didn't.

 

[Marty333]

Glad I fooled you guys No she doesnt have a name yet. I am thinking about naming her after a butterfly because her two scutes look like butterfly wings.

 

[pdrobber]

very nice! where did you get from?

 

[Isa]

Congrats Marty That is a very cute tortoise you have there

 

[Marty333]

I am ashamed to say that I got her at petsmart I couldnt resist.

 

[pdrobber]

I'm facing similar temptation at my Petco...what setup are you using? tank? table? tub?

 

[Marty333]

Im using a tank to help keep the humidity in until winter is over an then I might move him outside.

 

[ChiKat]

Have you considered getting her tested for parasites since she's from a pet store?
I really hope she's healthy...

There's a Russian at a pet store near my house (albeit not a Petco/Petsmart) for a very reasonable price and it took all my willpower to walk away!

Here's the word "butterfly" in different languages: http://butterflywebsite.com/articles/saybut.htm (a VERY extensive list, haha, some names are pretty crazy!)
Butterflies have really cool names though, I'm sure you'll be able to pick a great name

 

[Marty333]

Well I decided to name her Nova which is Native American Hopi name that means chases butterflies. And when she decides to poop i will see if it is concerning.

 

[ChiKat]

Love the name Nova! And your siggy looks great with your new addition
I hope you take lots of pictures for us

Keep in mind that intestinal parasites are usually diagnosed by finding eggs, larvae, etc. under a microscope, and are not visible to the naked eye. Not seeing any worms in her poop doesn't mean that Nova is parasite free.

How is she doing? Eating yet? How are her teary eyes?

 

[Marty333]

Here eyes seem to be better today. Not eating much but she is probally stressed. I have been letting her get use to her new place so hopefully tomorrow she will eat some fruit for me