spartacus1995
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Hey everyone I'm new here and I need some help with my Russian tortoise. I'm not sure if it's a boy or girl but I call it a him and named him spartacus. I'm worried that I may not be caring for him right. I only feed him spring mix and I spray it with calcium spray. He is on a bedding of sand and coconut shaving mixture. I have a day bulb with UVA properties but not UVB. He use to go outside but he was attacked by a dog so now I keep him inside. I'm worried that he may be dehydrated because it doesn't seem very moist in his cage. Should I switch his bedding? He seems healthy he eats and drinks and digs and sleeps normally. I soak him once a week and clean him with a tooth brush. I give him fruit every now and than. His skin seems dry though. Am I doing anything wrong??? I'm worried his cage is to small because it is only a 55 gallon tank! Please any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! A pic of him is attached.