I have a small redfoot tortoise. I have had him for 5 moths now. He is getting all the right foods, fresh veggies and fruits, as well as a tort. food. I feed him in his cage and give him a platter (Large plate) full of veggies, fruits, and tort. food. It stays good for 3 days and then I replace it with a new platter. I keep his cage as humid as I can (70% or so) by misting and adding water twice a day. He has a heat lamp that keeps the hot side at 80F to 90F. I take him out for a soak once a week but he has access to water 24/7. His tank has a humid hide and live plants (not harmful). Now for my problem, he has not been eating well for a week or so. He eats, but only eats his tort. food and really has no interest in it. Also his shell is showing signs of raised edges, or pyramiding (Add Evil Music) He is other wise healthy, he moves, clear eyes, active, pooping, ETC. I think his lack of apappetites caused by lack of stimulation, A.K.A- He is bored. I am buying a "Friend" for him in a week of so. A yellow or red foot around his size. But I would like to have some ideas why his shell is pyramiding. I think it may be his diet and an taking steps to address it. Is there anything else you can think of, or if you saw something odd in my routine please tell me! Oh, and I rub his shell with a "Special" turtle shell cream' weekly to keep it healthy.
One last question, his shell appears to be growing wrong. It is growing in a more downward direction than a flared. He also has a small ridge where his shell begins to slope down. I would add a pic. but it does not show any of his issues. I cant seem to get the right angle to show them, if I get one soon I will add it.
Please help Turds....
One last question, his shell appears to be growing wrong. It is growing in a more downward direction than a flared. He also has a small ridge where his shell begins to slope down. I would add a pic. but it does not show any of his issues. I cant seem to get the right angle to show them, if I get one soon I will add it.
Please help Turds....