This thread has been helpful but I need some tailored advice.
Digger took a liking to some veggies that I found out he should not have, according to Tortoise Menu.com. (Not sure why I decided to give them to him to start with. Must have read it somewhere - I bought a book. Winter indoors was a challenge with food and when pickings were lean, I reverted to a variety of vegetables. He still ate Spring Mix from the store and got some herbs and his vitamins.)
NOW . . . he wants those veggies and refuses anything else. Last summer, he pigged out on the leaves. He will have an occasional dandelion or strawberry top but he can't live on that. He won't have anything to do with the Spring Mix or any of the house or garden plants I am cultivating: prayer plant, spider plant, wandering Jew or succulents. He ignores, primrose, thistles and various grasses.
Our weather has been cool and stormy with lots of rain and his time outdoors this spring has been limited so far. He gets a warm water soak 3 times a week and is allowed to roam on the floor occasionally. My cat thinks Digger is his pet and the dog runs from him. He is still doing the dance by rubbing his butt against the log he sleeps in and I can see new bright color on his shell.
His terrarium hovers in the high 80's and I keep humidity up with 14 hours of light and heat; dropping to low to mid 70's at night.
I am going to try the carrot soaks and see if that will stimulate him to eat something else.
He is due for his annual check up in July.
Any other advice?
Am I over thinking this? Is it just a matter of time and tough love?
Digger took a liking to some veggies that I found out he should not have, according to Tortoise Menu.com. (Not sure why I decided to give them to him to start with. Must have read it somewhere - I bought a book. Winter indoors was a challenge with food and when pickings were lean, I reverted to a variety of vegetables. He still ate Spring Mix from the store and got some herbs and his vitamins.)
NOW . . . he wants those veggies and refuses anything else. Last summer, he pigged out on the leaves. He will have an occasional dandelion or strawberry top but he can't live on that. He won't have anything to do with the Spring Mix or any of the house or garden plants I am cultivating: prayer plant, spider plant, wandering Jew or succulents. He ignores, primrose, thistles and various grasses.
Our weather has been cool and stormy with lots of rain and his time outdoors this spring has been limited so far. He gets a warm water soak 3 times a week and is allowed to roam on the floor occasionally. My cat thinks Digger is his pet and the dog runs from him. He is still doing the dance by rubbing his butt against the log he sleeps in and I can see new bright color on his shell.
His terrarium hovers in the high 80's and I keep humidity up with 14 hours of light and heat; dropping to low to mid 70's at night.
I am going to try the carrot soaks and see if that will stimulate him to eat something else.
He is due for his annual check up in July.
Any other advice?
Am I over thinking this? Is it just a matter of time and tough love?