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[Angel_turtle]

Hi,
I was actually browsing through some stuff about turtles and found this.

I decided to download the app and get started.

I bought angel yesterday.

I wanted to give her a big enclosure but they had none [emoji53].

I hope some of you will give me advice to raise my turtle!

Thank you!

 

[Toddrickfl1]

What kind of turtle?

 

[Angel_turtle]

What kind of turtle?

Im not really sure which specie it is(sorry if i spelt that wrong)but its a land turtle like to eat wet lettuce and a little bit of apple thats the only thing the pet shop guy told me.

 

[Angel_turtle]

Im not really sure which specie it is(sorry if i spelt that wrong)but its a land turtle like to eat wet lettuce and a little bit of apple thats the only thing the pet shop guy told me.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

You probably have a Tortoise, not a turtle. Knowing what kind of tortoise you have would be the first step for people to give you some tips. Different species require different things. Can you post some pics?

 

[Angel_turtle]

You probably have a Tortoise, not a turtle. Knowing what kind of tortoise you have would be the first step for people to give you some tips. Different species require different things. Can you post some pics?

PHOTO SHOOT TIME!

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I'm not the best at ID'ing them but it looks like some type of Hermann's tortoise. I'll let someone more experienced confirm that for you. Then you can take a look at the proper care sheets we have here. They usually give the wrong info at most pet shops too. Like the gravel I see in your pics, that's bad for them.

 

[Angel_turtle]

I'm not the best at ID'ing them but it looks like some type of Hermann's tortoise. I'll let someone more experienced confirm that for you. Then you can take a look at the proper care sheets we have here. They usually give the wrong info at most pet shops too. Like the gravel I see in your pics, that's bad for them.

OH MY GOD [emoji50]
I was actually thinking to switch it to sand just in case
Thank you for telling me that

 

[Toddrickfl1]

OH MY GOD [emoji50]
I was actually thinking to switch it to sand just in case
Thank you for telling me that

Sand isn't really good either, if they accidentally eat some it can cause impaction. Try to find Orchid bark, Coco Coir, or Cypress mulch.

 

[Angel_turtle]

Sand isn't really good either, if they accidentally eat some it can cause impaction. Try to find Orchid bark, Coco Coir, or Cypress mulch.

Ok,
I would do anything to keep her healthy
(maybe its a girl or a boy but for now girl)
Thank you for al your help!

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Ok,
I would do anything to keep her healthy
(maybe its a girl or a boy but for now girl)
Thank you for al your help!

Np, one thing you can start doing right away before you get her setup properly is start giving her soaks. Fill a small dish or tub with warm water about up to just under her neck and soak her for about 30 minutes. This will help get her properly hydrated.

 

[katieandiggy]

Hi,

Can you show us some pictures of your set up and we can help you. What kind of lighting/ heating are you using?

 

[TechnoCheese]

What you have is a Russian tortoise, and your care needs to be changed ASAP.
Please give these a read immediately, and come back with questions.
Russian Tortoise Care Sheet https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Russian-Tortoise-Care-Sheet.80698/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

Just a heads up, your tortoise will eventually need a minimum enclosure size of 8x4 feet. Right now what you have him in is WAY too small. He needs a minimum of a 40 gallon tank or tub, and that’ll last a few months. While he’s in that, start building an 8x4 foot tortoise table.

 

[Angel_turtle]

Hi,

Can you show us some pictures of your set up and we can help you. What kind of lighting/ heating are you using?

UVB light

 

[TechnoCheese]

UVB light

So no heating? Could we see a picture?

 

[Angel_turtle]

So no heating? Could we see a picture?

Actually i would like to know how to make an 8x4 tub

 

[TechnoCheese]

Actually i would like to know how to make an 8x4 tub

You can’t make an 8x4 foot tub, but you can make an 8x4 foot table. From my understanding, what you can do is buy two sheets of ply wood, and turn one into a base. Legs are optional. Then, cut two 16x96 inch strips, and cut the remaining 16x96 inch strip in half. You can use metal “L” things to connect the base to the sides, and the sides to each other, or you can make a frame out of wood and pin the sides on. I’ll go see if I can find a thread about it.

 

[TechnoCheese]

You can’t make an 8x4 foot tub, but you can make an 8x4 foot table. From my understanding, what you can do is buy two sheets of ply wood, and turn one into a base. Legs are optional. Then, cut two 16x96 inch strips, and cut the remaining 16x96 inch strip in half. You can use metal “L” things to connect the base to the sides, and the sides to each other, or you can make a frame out of wood and pin the sides on. I’ll go see if I can find a thread about it.

Or from what I’m seeing, you can just glue and screw the sides together? I can’t seem to find a “how to”thread.

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't think that's a Russian. Let's send a shout out to @HermanniChris and to @Markw84

 

[Angel_turtle]

I don't think that's a Russian. Let's send a shout out to @HermanniChris and to @Markw84

What do you think it is
Im gonna give you what she likes to eat
She likes lettuce and apples her favorite are those two
I feel like the pet store does not feed her she gobbled the food right up!